(18) (a) Prove that R* is isomorphic to R>0 x Z2. (b) Is Q* is isomorphic to Qo x Z2? Prove your answer correct.

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**Question 18:**

(a) Prove that \(\mathbb{R}^*\) is isomorphic to \(\mathbb{R}_{>0} \times \mathbb{Z}_2\).

(b) Is \(\mathbb{Q}^*\) isomorphic to \(\mathbb{Q}_{>0} \times \mathbb{Z}_2\)? Prove your answer correct.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 18:** (a) Prove that \(\mathbb{R}^*\) is isomorphic to \(\mathbb{R}_{>0} \times \mathbb{Z}_2\). (b) Is \(\mathbb{Q}^*\) isomorphic to \(\mathbb{Q}_{>0} \times \mathbb{Z}_2\)? Prove your answer correct.
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