Finding the Order of SL(2,Fp) in Abstract Algebra

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The order of the special linear group SL(2, Fp) consists of all 2x2 matrices with entries from the finite field Fp, where the determinant is congruent to 1 modulo p. The formula for calculating the order of SL(2, Fp) is given by (p^2 - 1)(p - 1). This indicates that for any prime p, the group size increases significantly as p increases. Understanding this concept is crucial for those studying abstract algebra and group theory.

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  • Knowledge of matrix operations and determinants.
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  • Basic algebraic structures and their properties.
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Help with abstract algebra!

Here is my quetion.
What is the order of the set of all 2x2 matricies (such that its entries a,b,c,d are between 0 and p-1), and whose determinant is
congruent to 1 modulo p ?
=> Order of SL(2,Fp)
thanks :)
 
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