Cosets Definition and 68 Threads

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    What Are the Left Cosets of H in S_3?

    I am having trouble understanding this example: Let G=S_3 and H={(1),(13)}. Then the left cosets of H in G are (1)H=H (12)H={(12), (12)(13)}={(12),(132)}=(132)HI cannot figure out how to produce this relation: (12)H={(12), (12)(13)}={(12),(132)}=(132)H I understand (12)H={(12), (12)(13)} but...
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    Proof on Normal Subgroups and Cosets in Group Theory

    This is a proof I am struggling on ... Let H be a subgroup of the permutation of n and let A equal the intersection of H and the alternating group of permutation n. Prove that if A is not equal to H, than A is a normal subgroup of H having index two in H. My professor gave me the hint to...
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    Are Distinct Left Cosets and Right Cosets in a Group Related?

    G group, H subgroup of G. Suppose aH and bH are distinct leftcosets then Ha and Hb must be distinct right cosets? My humble thoughts: the left coset aH consists of a times everything in H; Ha consists of everything in H times a. Then this argument above is true?
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    Proving Coset Properties in Abstract Algebra

    Question: Prove the following properties of cosets. Given: Let H be a subgroup and let a and b be elements of G. H\leq\ G Statement: aH=bH \ if\ and\ only\ if\ a^{-1}b\ \epsilon\ H The statement is what I have to prove. My issue is I don't know how to start off the problem. When I...
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    Anstract Algebra proof - cosets

    Homework Statement Let H be a subgroup of G such that g^-1hg is an element of H for all g in G and all h in H. Show that every left coset gH is the same as the right coset Hg. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution need to show gh1=h2g I know I need to show this, but am...
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    What Are the Right and Left Cosets in Various Groups?

    Homework Statement In each case find the right and left cosets in G of the subgroups H and K of G. a) G = A4; H = {e, (1 2)(3 4), (1 3)(2 4), (1 4)(2 3)}, K = <(1 2 3)> b) G= Z12; H = 3Z12, K = 2Z12 c) G = D4 = D3 = {1,a,a2 , a3, b, ba, ba2, ba3}, |a|=4,|b|=2, and aba = b; H =<a2>, K=<b>...
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    Proving Lagrange's Theorem for Finite Groups with Proper Subgroups

    Homework Statement suppose that H and K are subgroups of a group G such that K is a proper subgroup of H which is a proper subgroup of G and suppose (H : K) and (G : H) are both finite. Then (G : K) is finite, and (G : K) = (G : H)(H : K). **that is to say that the proof must hold for...
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    Understanding Stabilizers in Quotient Groups | G/H Coset Stabilizers Explained

    Homework Statement What is the stabilizer of the coset aH for the operation of G on G/H The Attempt at a Solution Its hard for me to do this because i don't really understand the problem. i know that the stabalizer of an ELEMENT s in some group is the subgroup Gs = {g element of...
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    Understanding the Order of Elements in Factor Groups of Finite Abelian Groups

    [SOLVED] General question on cosets Assume a group G is finite, abelian. Let p^n be a divisor of |G|, p prime, n >1. Let x in G have ord(x) = p (by Cauchy's theorem). Here's my question. If you now take the factor group of G/<x> you have an element of that factor group that is also of...
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    Cosets of Subgroups: Is Each Class a Group?

    Homework Statement Let H be a subgroup of a finite group G. I understand that the cosets of H partition G into equivalence classes. Is it always true that each of these equivalence classes is a group? EDIT: clearly is it not always true; let H ={0,4,8,12} in Z_16 and take the right coset with...
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    COSETS are equal for finite groups

    Homework Statement Prove that if H is a subgroup of a finite group G, then the number of right cosets of H in G equals the number of left cosets of H in G Homework Equations Lagrange's theorem: for any finite group G, the order (number of elements) of every subgroup H of G divides...
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    Cosets in Rings: Sets {a*R} & {a+R}

    Does cosets exist in rings? i.e R = Ring, a in R set {a*R} or set {a+R} The above two sets looks very similar to cosets in groups but there are two operations in rings so potentially two different cosets both involving the same ring R and element a. If the above two sets are not...
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    Intersection of cosets is empty or a coset

    "Let H and K be subgroups of a group G. Prove that the intersection xH\cap yK of two cosets of H and K is either empty or is a coset of the subgroup H\cap K." I'm stuck here.
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    How Many Left Cosets of <a^4> in <a> Are There?

    so let's say |a| = 30. How many left cosets of <a^4> in <a> are there? ok, so |a| = 30. and think I need to find the order of <a^4> also. I thought the order of it is <a^4> = e, a^4, a^8, a^12, a^16, a^20, a^24, a^28. so it has order of 8. but my book said the order of it is 15...
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    What are Cosets? - Understanding & Solving Problems

    so I'm solving problems that tell me to find the left cosets, but I don't really know what they are. by defn, let G be a group and H a subgp of G.. and let a be an element of G. the set ah for any h in H, denoted by aH is the left coset. I mean, what does that mean. so for an example...
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    Finding Cosets with H = {0, 3, 6} under Z(9): Understanding the Starting Values

    so let H = { 0, 3, 6} under Z(9), and I need to find a + H. the book shows 0 + H = 3 + H = 6 + H 1 + H = 4 + H = 7 + H 2 + H = 5 + H = 8 + H. I"m not understanding why they start with 0, 1, 2. what gives that away?
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    Cosets are either equal or disjoint

    (G is a group, and H is a subgroup of G). I've just read in a book, that all distinct (left or right) cosets of H in G form a partition of G, i.e. that G is equal to the union of all those cosets. Apparently, this follows from the fact that two cosets are either equal or disjoint (I've proved...
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    How to determine if a subgroup is normal in Group Theory?

    Hello, It should be common knowledge now that I have trouble with Group Theory. I would like to go back and start from the beginning but I haven't the luxury of time at this point. So for the present time I am resigned to just keeping up with the class the best I can. For anyone has the time...
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