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Let α (alpha) all in S_n be a cycle of length l. Prove that if α = τ_1 · · · τ_s, where τ_i are transpositions, then s geq l − 1. I'm trying to get a better understanding of how to begin proofs. I'm always a little lost when trying to solve them. I know that I want to somehow show that s is...

Homework Statement Let α (alpha) all in S_n be a cycle of length l. Prove that if α = τ_1 · · · τ_s, where τ_i are transpositions, then s geq l − 1.Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution What I was actually looking for is where to start with this proof. I don't want the answer, just a...