Groups of order 51 and 39 (Sylow theorems).

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Homework Statement



a) Classify all groups of order 51.
b) Classify all groups of order 39.

Homework Equations


Sylow theorems.

The Attempt at a Solution



a) C51
b) Z3 X Z13
and Z13 x Z3, the semi-direct product with presentation <a,b|a13=b3=1, ab=a3 >

Are these all of the groups? Am I missing any? Do you think these are sufficient answers?
Thank you!
 
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Yes, I understand that 51 is not a prime, but 51 is a multiple of 3 and 17.

So, I'm using this theorem:

Theorem 1. Suppose G is a non-Abelian group whose order is divisible by at least two
distinct primes and all of whose proper subgroups have prime-power order. Then
(i) absolutevalue[G] = p" q where p and q are primes;
(ii) the Sylow p-subgroup of G is the unique nontrivial proper normal subgroup of G and
is elementary Abelian;
(iii) absolutevalue[G'] = p";
(iv) absolutevalue[Z(G)] = 1;
(v) G has p" Sylow q-subgroups and when n > 1, q divides (p" - t)/(p - 1).

I know that groups of order 3 are the C3.
Groups of order 17 are C17.
So, I think that 51 must be C51.
Any help would be appreciated!
 
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