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Which operation forms a group in the set Zn according to the text?
Which operation forms a group in the set Zn according to the text?
- Addition (correct)
- Subtraction
- Division
- Multiplication
In which set does every element not have an inverse under multiplication?
In which set does every element not have an inverse under multiplication?
- Z6 (correct)
- N
- Z
- Zn
What property is required for an element in Zn to have a multiplicative inverse?
What property is required for an element in Zn to have a multiplicative inverse?
- Having gcd(a, n) = 1 (correct)
- Being even
- Having a square root
- Being a prime number
Which binary operation is defined on Zn by multiplication?
Which binary operation is defined on Zn by multiplication?
What does the division algorithm state?
What does the division algorithm state?
What is the condition for an element in Z to have a multiplicative inverse according to the text?
What is the condition for an element in Z to have a multiplicative inverse according to the text?
What is the purpose of using induction in proving P(m) for m ≥ 0?
What is the purpose of using induction in proving P(m) for m ≥ 0?
In Z6, which elements do not have multiplicative inverses?
In Z6, which elements do not have multiplicative inverses?
In the proof, what does it mean when it states 'Letting q = q′ + 1 and r = r′ proves P (m)'?
In the proof, what does it mean when it states 'Letting q = q′ + 1 and r = r′ proves P (m)'?
What does the existence of b in Z imply according to Proposition 5.10?
What does the existence of b in Z imply according to Proposition 5.10?
What happens if r′ = 0 in the proof?
What happens if r′ = 0 in the proof?
$ax \equiv 1$ (mod n) by Proposition 4.25 implies:
$ax \equiv 1$ (mod n) by Proposition 4.25 implies:
How does the proof handle cases when m < 0?
How does the proof handle cases when m < 0?
What does it mean when it says 'By induction, P(m) holds for all m ≥ 0'?
What does it mean when it says 'By induction, P(m) holds for all m ≥ 0'?
What is the role of the division algorithm in proving P(m)?
What is the role of the division algorithm in proving P(m)?
What is the identity element in the group G = Z under the binary operation of addition?
What is the identity element in the group G = Z under the binary operation of addition?
In the group (Z, +), what is the inverse of -5?
In the group (Z, +), what is the inverse of -5?
Which element does not have an inverse in the set Z under multiplication?
Which element does not have an inverse in the set Z under multiplication?
What is the identity element for multiplication in the set of real numbers R?
What is the identity element for multiplication in the set of real numbers R?
In k × for k ∈ {Q, R, C}, what is the inverse of 7 under multiplication?
In k × for k ∈ {Q, R, C}, what is the inverse of 7 under multiplication?
Consider G = M2(R), the set of 2×2 matrices with entries in R. What is the identity matrix in this group?
Consider G = M2(R), the set of 2×2 matrices with entries in R. What is the identity matrix in this group?
In the group (M2(R), *), what is the inverse of the matrix [[2, 3], [5, 7]]?
In the group (M2(R), *), what is the inverse of the matrix [[2, 3], [5, 7]]?
In the group k × for k ∈ {Q, R, C}, which element does not have an inverse under multiplication?
In the group k × for k ∈ {Q, R, C}, which element does not have an inverse under multiplication?
What is the kernel of a group homomorphism according to the provided text?
What is the kernel of a group homomorphism according to the provided text?
In Lemma 6.31, what condition ensures that a group homomorphism Ï• is injective?
In Lemma 6.31, what condition ensures that a group homomorphism Ï• is injective?
What does ker Ï• denote in terms of the identity element of the group G?
What does ker Ï• denote in terms of the identity element of the group G?
Which set is considered the image of a function ϕ: G → H?
Which set is considered the image of a function ϕ: G → H?
According to Proposition 6.32, what property holds true about the kernel of a group homomorphism?
According to Proposition 6.32, what property holds true about the kernel of a group homomorphism?
What condition ensures that Ï• is injective according to Lemma 6.31?
What condition ensures that Ï• is injective according to Lemma 6.31?
How can we define the image of a function ϕ: G → H?
How can we define the image of a function ϕ: G → H?
What set does Proposition 6.32 state is a subgroup of H?
What set does Proposition 6.32 state is a subgroup of H?
Which set is defined as the collection of integers?
Which set is defined as the collection of integers?
What does the set $C$ represent?
What does the set $C$ represent?
In which set would you find the number 0?
In which set would you find the number 0?
What is the set represented by $N$?
What is the set represented by $N$?
Which set includes fractions of integers?
Which set includes fractions of integers?
What does the symbol ∅ represent in set theory?
What does the symbol ∅ represent in set theory?
Which set includes both irrational and rational numbers?
Which set includes both irrational and rational numbers?
What property distinguishes the natural numbers from other sets mentioned?
What property distinguishes the natural numbers from other sets mentioned?
Which number is the greatest common divisor of 114 and 42?
Which number is the greatest common divisor of 114 and 42?
According to Proposition 3.23, if p divides ab, which statement is correct?
According to Proposition 3.23, if p divides ab, which statement is correct?
Which of the following statements is true according to Lemma 3.22 about gcd(a, p) when p does not divide a?
Which of the following statements is true according to Lemma 3.22 about gcd(a, p) when p does not divide a?
What is the definition of a prime number based on Definition 3.21?
What is the definition of a prime number based on Definition 3.21?
According to Corollary 3.24 about prime numbers, what can be concluded if a prime p divides a product of integers?
According to Corollary 3.24 about prime numbers, what can be concluded if a prime p divides a product of integers?
Based on Theorem 3.25, what can be stated about the fundamental theorem of arithmetic?
Based on Theorem 3.25, what can be stated about the fundamental theorem of arithmetic?
What does Lemma 3.22 state regarding the relationship between a prime number and a number it divides?
What does Lemma 3.22 state regarding the relationship between a prime number and a number it divides?
'Let n be an integer greater than 1.' What type of integer is n based on Definition 3.21?
'Let n be an integer greater than 1.' What type of integer is n based on Definition 3.21?
What does the proof establish regarding the uniqueness of the identity element in a group?
What does the proof establish regarding the uniqueness of the identity element in a group?
According to the lemma, why is it important that the inverse of an element in a group is unique?
According to the lemma, why is it important that the inverse of an element in a group is unique?
In a group G, if there are two distinct identity elements e1 and e2, what could be concluded?
In a group G, if there are two distinct identity elements e1 and e2, what could be concluded?
Why does the text emphasize the uniqueness of inverses in a group?
Why does the text emphasize the uniqueness of inverses in a group?
What does Lemma 5.18 guarantee about the inverses of elements in a group?
What does Lemma 5.18 guarantee about the inverses of elements in a group?
In the context of groups, why is it important to prove the uniqueness of the identity element?
In the context of groups, why is it important to prove the uniqueness of the identity element?
How does Lemma 5.18 contribute to ensuring the consistency of group operations?
How does Lemma 5.18 contribute to ensuring the consistency of group operations?
What role does Lemma 5.18 play in verifying the fundamental properties of groups?
What role does Lemma 5.18 play in verifying the fundamental properties of groups?
Which condition is required for a subset H to be a subgroup of G according to Proposition 6.5?
Which condition is required for a subset H to be a subgroup of G according to Proposition 6.5?
In the context provided, why is N not a subgroup of Z?
In the context provided, why is N not a subgroup of Z?
In Example 6.3, why is H = {e, r, r2} considered a subgroup of G?
In Example 6.3, why is H = {e, r, r2} considered a subgroup of G?
What property distinguishes H = {n ∈ Z | n ≥ 0} from being a subgroup of Z?
What property distinguishes H = {n ∈ Z | n ≥ 0} from being a subgroup of Z?
Why is N a non-example of a subgroup of Z?
Why is N a non-example of a subgroup of Z?
Why is 1 ∈ H considered not to have an inverse in H under addition?
Why is 1 ∈ H considered not to have an inverse in H under addition?
What distinguishes N from being considered a subgroup of Z?
What distinguishes N from being considered a subgroup of Z?
Why is H = {n ∈ Z | n ≥ 0} not classified as a subgroup of Z?
Why is H = {n ∈ Z | n ≥ 0} not classified as a subgroup of Z?
Which operation is defined as multiplication in the set R[x]?
Which operation is defined as multiplication in the set R[x]?
What is the identity element for addition in the set Z6?
What is the identity element for addition in the set Z6?
In the set R, C, and Q, what is the identity for multiplication?
In the set R, C, and Q, what is the identity for multiplication?
Which set forms a ring under addition and multiplication of congruence classes?
Which set forms a ring under addition and multiplication of congruence classes?
What forms a group under addition with the zero polynomial as the identity element?
What forms a group under addition with the zero polynomial as the identity element?
In which set do we write rs instead of r ∗ s?
In which set do we write rs instead of r ∗ s?
What is the inverse of -7 under multiplication in the set of real numbers?
What is the inverse of -7 under multiplication in the set of real numbers?
What are the usual operations defined on Zn to form a ring?
What are the usual operations defined on Zn to form a ring?
What is the formal definition of a group homomorphism?
What is the formal definition of a group homomorphism?
In the context provided, what does the division algorithm state?
In the context provided, what does the division algorithm state?
What form do subgroups of Z take according to Corollary 6.19?
What form do subgroups of Z take according to Corollary 6.19?
What is the role of propositions and corollaries in mathematical proofs?
What is the role of propositions and corollaries in mathematical proofs?
How does the concept of closure apply to subgroups?
How does the concept of closure apply to subgroups?
What distinguishes linear functions in vector spaces from homomorphisms in groups?
What distinguishes linear functions in vector spaces from homomorphisms in groups?
What does it mean when an element is minimal in a set S according to the text?
What does it mean when an element is minimal in a set S according to the text?
In Example 6.21, what set is defined when presented as ⟨m⟩ = mZ?
In Example 6.21, what set is defined when presented as ⟨m⟩ = mZ?
Study Notes
- Lecture notes for the course are available from 2020-2021 by Payman Kassaei on the KEATS page, not a substitute for attending lectures.
- Additional references for the course include textbooks like "Elementary Number Theory" by David Burton and "Abstract Algebra" by Dummit and Foote.
- Sets are defined as collections of elements, examples include integers, natural numbers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers.
- The division algorithm states that for integers m and n, there exist q and r such that m = nq + r where 0 ≤ r < n.
- The kernel of a function is a subset of a group where the function maps elements to the identity element of another group.
- A group homomorphism Ï• is injective if and only if the kernel of Ï• is {eG}, the identity element of G.
- The image of a group homomorphism Ï• is a subgroup of the codomain group, and the kernel of Ï• is a subgroup of the domain group.
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This quiz is based on the lecture notes from 2020-2021 by Payman Kassaei, focusing on Elementary Number Theory. It covers various proofs and examples discussed in the lectures and may reference the book 'Elementary Number Theory' by David Burton.
