Let a be an element of a group G such that o(a) = r. Let m be a positive integer such that (m,r) = 1. Prove that o(am )=r
Let a be an element of a group G such that o(a) = r. Let m be a positive integer such that (m,r) = 1. Prove that o(am )=r
Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.2: Properties Of Group Elements
Problem 18E: Let a and b be elements of a group G. Prove that G is abelian if and only if (ab)2=a2b2.
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Let a be an element of a group G such that o(a) = r. Let m be a positive integer such that (m,r) = 1. Prove that o(am )=r
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