Let G = Z[i] = {a+bi | a, b € Z} be the Gaussian integers, which form a group under addition. Let y e R, and define a function p: G + R by p(a+bi) = a+yb. Prove that p is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show that o is injective if and only if y is irrational.

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**Gaussian Integers and Group Homomorphism**

Let \( G = \mathbb{Z}[i] = \{a + bi \mid a, b \in \mathbb{Z}\} \) be the Gaussian integers, which form a group under addition. Let \( \gamma \in \mathbb{R} \), and define a function \( \varphi : G \to \mathbb{R} \) by 

\[
\varphi(a + bi) = a + \gamma b.
\]

Prove that \( \varphi \) is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show that \( \varphi \) is injective if and only if \( \gamma \) is irrational.
Transcribed Image Text:**Gaussian Integers and Group Homomorphism** Let \( G = \mathbb{Z}[i] = \{a + bi \mid a, b \in \mathbb{Z}\} \) be the Gaussian integers, which form a group under addition. Let \( \gamma \in \mathbb{R} \), and define a function \( \varphi : G \to \mathbb{R} \) by \[ \varphi(a + bi) = a + \gamma b. \] Prove that \( \varphi \) is a group homomorphism. Furthermore, show that \( \varphi \) is injective if and only if \( \gamma \) is irrational.
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