MHB Can Subgroups Form a Group by Union Without Containing Each Other?

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The discussion centers on questions related to group theory, specifically the conditions under which subgroups can form a union without being contained within each other. The first question seeks examples of three subgroups of a group G that collectively cover G but do not contain one another. The second question inquires about the finite generation of the group (R,+). The third question asks for proof that in a finite group G, if the product of two subgroups A and B is not equal to the product of B and A, then the order of G must be at least the sum of the orders of A and B. The conversation emphasizes the need for participants to provide their own insights before receiving assistance.
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Hi all,
Here i ask the fisrt serie of questions i couldn't solve;
A basic knowledge of group theory is supposed for solving them!
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1- Can you find 3 subgroups H, k and L of a group G such that H U k U L = G ;and no one of the 3 subgroups is a subgroup of the union of the other 2 subgroups { e.g., H is not a subgroup of (k U L) } ? ... [ In a simpler case assume that G is finite and |H|=|k|=|L|=|G|/2.]2- Is (R,+) finitely generated? Why?

3- let A,B<G and G be a finite group such that AB is not equal to AB. Then show that |G|>= |A|+|B|.------------------------------------------------------------
Thanks.
 
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This topic is still under construction...

I have asked the OP to show some work or thoughts, and to create a new topic for the third question, so I ask that everyone wait until this has been completed before giving help.

Once the topics are completed, I will delete my post.

Thank you.
 
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