Abstract-H is normal to G. Order of G/H is m, g^m exists in H?

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The discussion revolves around a group theory problem involving a normal subgroup H of a finite group G, specifically focusing on the order of the quotient group G/H and the implications for elements g in G. The original poster seeks to establish whether g^m is contained in H for all g in G, given that the order of G/H is m.

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  • Participants discuss Lagrange's Theorem and its implications for the orders of G, H, and G/H. There are attempts to relate the properties of the quotient group to the elements of G, particularly through the expression (g+H)^m and its interpretation. Questions arise regarding the identity element and the relationship between g^m and H.

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The discussion is active, with participants exploring various interpretations of the properties of normal subgroups and quotient groups. Some guidance is provided regarding the implications of normality and the structure of the quotient group, but there is no explicit consensus on the conclusions drawn from these properties.

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Participants are navigating the implications of group orders and normality, with some uncertainty about the identity element's role in the context of the problem. The discussion reflects the complexity of the relationships between the elements of G and the subgroup H.

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Let H be a normal subgroup of a finite group G. The order of G/H (quotient/factor group) is m. Show g^m is in H for all g in G.


Lagrange's Thm says that o(G) = o(H) * o(G/H)
xH = Hx for all x in G, since H is a normal subgroup of G

Ok, I've got a lot of statements that i believe to be true, how relevant they are is what i can't decide.

- let o(G) = k, o(H) = j, o(G/H) = m
so k = mj by Lagrange

- the quotient group is broken up into m disjoint partitions of G
- each partition has j elements
- I know that the o(g) | o(G)
 
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If the order of G/H is m, then what is (g+H)m?
 
If + is the Binary op, then (aH)^m should be equal to (aH)(aH)... m times and since H is normal in G aH = Ha so...

(aH)^m = a^mH?

so a^m is in G
 
if a^m was to equal the identity in G, then a^mH = H would imply that a^m is an element of H because hH = H = Hh, but i don't see how a^m could equal the identity in G
 
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