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    This document contains 7 algebra homework problems. Problem 1 asks to show any group of order pq is a semidirect product of cyclic groups, where p and q are distinct primes. Problem 2 asks to show a matrix group is generated by two specific matrices. Problem 3 asks about subgroups of index 2. Problem 4 asks to construct an adjoint to an inclusion of categories. Problem 5 asks about normal subgroups of S4 and whether it is solvable. Problems 6a and 6b ask about stabilizers of group actions.

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    ALGEBRA HW2

    (1) Let p, q be distinct primes. Show that any group G of order pq is a


    semidirect product of two cyclic groups.
    (2) Let SL2 (Z) be the group of 2 × 2 matrices with integer entries and
    determinant 1, under multiplication, i.e.
    󰀝󰀕 󰀖 󰀞
    a b
    SL2 (Z) = , a, b, c, d ∈ Z, ad − bc = 1 .
    c d
    Show that SL2 (Z) is generated by the matrices
    󰀕 󰀖 󰀕 󰀖
    1 1 0 −1
    and .
    0 1 1 0
    (This is exercise 6.10 in Aluffi; you can check there if you need a
    hint.)
    (3) Let H ⊂ G be a subgroup of index 2 (i.e. |G/H| = 2). Show that
    H is normal. (Note that G need not be finite!) Give an example to
    show that subgroups of index 3 need not be normal.
    (4) Construct a left adjoint to the inclusion Ab ↩→ Grp.
    (5) Find all normal subgroups of S4 (with proof). Prove that S4 is
    solvable.
    (6) (a) Let G act on a set X. Suppose x, y ∈ X are in the same G-orbit.
    Show that Stabx is conjugate to Staby .
    (b) Let X, Y be transitive (left) G-sets. Choose x ∈ X, y ∈ Y .
    Show that X, Y are isomorphic as G-sets if and only if Stabx is
    conjugate to Staby .
    (7) Suppose G = 〈x1 , · · · , xn | r1 , · · · , rm 〉 with m < n. Show that G is
    infinite. (Hint: construct a nontrivial map G → Q. You may find
    (4) above helpful.)

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