Let a = (1432)(257)(654). (a) Find a disjoint cycle decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of disjoint cycles. (b) Find a transposition decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of transpositions. (c) What is the order of a? (d) Is a an even or odd permutation?

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Section4.2: Properties Of Division
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Let a = (1432)(257)(654).
(a) Find a disjoint cycle decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of disjoint cycles.
(b) Find a transposition decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of transpositions.
(c) What is the order of a?
(d) Is a an even or odd permutation?
Transcribed Image Text:Let a = (1432)(257)(654). (a) Find a disjoint cycle decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of disjoint cycles. (b) Find a transposition decomposition of a, i.e. write a as a product of transpositions. (c) What is the order of a? (d) Is a an even or odd permutation?
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