consider op: R* → R+, q(x) = x² R* is the group of non-zero real numbers with respect to multiplication. R+ is the group of positive real numbers with respect to multiplication. Show that is an onto (surjective) homomorphism.

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Section6.2: Ring Homomorphisms
Problem 11E: 11. Show that defined by is not a homomorphism.
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consider op: R* → R+, q(x) = x²
R* is the group of non-zero real numbers with respect
to multiplication.
R+ is the group of positive real numbers with respect
to multiplication.
Show that is an onto (surjective)
homomorphism.
Transcribed Image Text:consider op: R* → R+, q(x) = x² R* is the group of non-zero real numbers with respect to multiplication. R+ is the group of positive real numbers with respect to multiplication. Show that is an onto (surjective) homomorphism.
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