Does the operation a*b = ab in Q give a group structure?
Modern Algebra
Group theory
Determine whether the following binary operation give a group structure on the given set.
If not, give all reasons they fail and supply counter-examples.
a*b = ab in Q.
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Determine whether the following binary operation give a group structure on the given set.
If not, give all reasons they fail and supply counter-examples.
a*b = ab in Q.
Solution contains detailed step-by-step explanation.
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