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Final Exam

This document contains the final examination questions for an Introduction to Algebraic Structures course. The exam covers topics like group theory, permutations, matrix operations, and properties of rings and fields. It contains 9 multi-part questions testing understanding of groups, permutations, matrix arithmetic, and the definition of rings, fields, zero divisors and multiplicative inverses in modular arithmetic.

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Final Exam

This document contains the final examination questions for an Introduction to Algebraic Structures course. The exam covers topics like group theory, permutations, matrix operations, and properties of rings and fields. It contains 9 multi-part questions testing understanding of groups, permutations, matrix arithmetic, and the definition of rings, fields, zero divisors and multiplicative inverses in modular arithmetic.

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Paul University Philippines


Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

Final Examination
Introduction to Algebraic Structures

A. Explain why each set below is not a group under the operation *. (2 pts each)
1.
* a b
a a u
b v b

2.
* x y
x x x
y x x

3.
* c d e
c c d e
d c d e
e c d e

B. Let the binary operation * be defined on Z by x * y = x + xy. Determine whether the set is a
group with respect to *. State which, if any, conditions fail to hold. (5 pts)

C. Consider the nonzero elements of Z7 wrt multiplication. Find all the distinct generators and
subgroups. (5 pts)

D. Show that all the nonzero elements of Z7 form an abelian group, and identify the inverse of
each element. (4 pts)

E. On Permutation: In S3, let β = [ 11 2 3


3 2] [
, α=
1 2 3
2 3 1 ]
, and θ =
1 2 3
[
3 1 2 ]
Find:
1. θβ
2. βα
3. αθ
4. θθ
5. X if θX = β

F. On the symmetries of square, find the following:


1. R2X
2. XX
3. D1Y
4. R3D2
5. YR1
G. Given the following matrices: A = [−27 15]and B = [ 32 46]
Find:
1. A + B
2. AB
3. -2A + 5B
4. Additive inverse of A
5. Multiplicative inverse of B

H. Decide whether each of the following sets is a ring with respect to the usual operations of
addition and multiplication. If it is not a ring, state at least one condition that fails to hold.
(3 pts each)
1. The set of all integers that are multiples of 5.
2. The set of all positive real numbers.
3. The set of even integers.
4. Z6
5. Z11

I. Consider the set Z9, answer the following questions: (2 pts each)
1. Is the set a ring? If not, give a reason.
2. Is the set a commutative ring with unity? If not, give a reason.
3. Does the set have zero divisors?
4. Which elements of the set have multiplicative inverses?
5. Is the set a field?

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