Solving Part B of a Math Problem: Can You Help?

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In summary, the conversation discusses part b) of a homework problem involving proving the four axioms of a matrix group and determining the center of the group. The conversation provides a direction for approaching the problem and confirms that the center is the multiples of the identity. A quick response is requested as the assignment is due soon.
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Homework Statement



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I have done part a, proving the four axioms. I just don't understand part b) if someone could point me in the right direction...
 
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Suppose g=[a b,0 d] (I hope the informal matrix notation is clear) is in the center. That means for ANY g'=[a' b',0 d'] in the group, that g*g'=g'*g. Write that out in components. You should find a*b'+b*d'=a'*b+b'*d. Now since the primed components are arbitrary, what does this imply for g if you pick say, a'=1, b'=0 and d'=0. Or if you pick a'=0, b'=1 and d'=0?
 
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a = d , b = 0 ?
 
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...so Z(G) = ( a 0 ,0 a ) ?
 
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Does that say "Z(G)= {g | gh= hg for all h}"? The lower bar of the "=" is very pale and it looks like "gh- hg" which makes no sense!
 
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yes it does - strange though, shows up fine on my screen
 
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a quick reply would be much appreciated as i have to hand this in pretty soon
 
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Mattofix said:
a quick reply would be much appreciated as i have to hand this in pretty soon

Yes, the center is the multiples of the identity.
 
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thanks
 

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