Exercise 4.3. Let G be a group generated by two element a, b = G, where a and b are both of finite order. Prove or disprove that G must have finite order. (Hint: Consider two "reflections" - cos√√2 sin √2π sin √√2π COS √2πT and (-19) € GL₂(R).)

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Exercise 4.3. Let G be a group generated by two element a, b = G, where a and b are both of
finite order. Prove or disprove that G must have finite order.
(Hint: Consider two "reflections"
- cos√√2
sin √2π
sin √√2π
COS √2πT
and
(-19) € GL₂(R).)
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 4.3. Let G be a group generated by two element a, b = G, where a and b are both of finite order. Prove or disprove that G must have finite order. (Hint: Consider two "reflections" - cos√√2 sin √2π sin √√2π COS √2πT and (-19) € GL₂(R).)
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