Exercise 7.2. Let H be a normal subgroup of a group G with m := [G: H] < ∞. (1) Show that for a Є H for every a Є G. (2) Suppose H and the factor group G/H are both cyclic and gcd(|H|, |G/H|) = 1. Prove or disprove that G is cyclic.

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Exercise 7.2. Let H be a normal subgroup of a group G with m := [G: H] < ∞.
(1) Show that for a Є H for every a Є G.
(2) Suppose H and the factor group G/H are both cyclic and gcd(|H|, |G/H|) = 1. Prove or
disprove that G is cyclic.
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 7.2. Let H be a normal subgroup of a group G with m := [G: H] < ∞. (1) Show that for a Є H for every a Є G. (2) Suppose H and the factor group G/H are both cyclic and gcd(|H|, |G/H|) = 1. Prove or disprove that G is cyclic.
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