Groups of order 51 and 39 (Sylow theorems).

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The discussion revolves around classifying groups of order 51 and 39 using Sylow theorems. Participants are exploring the implications of these theorems in the context of group theory.

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  • The original poster attempts to classify groups of order 51 and 39, mentioning specific groups and questioning the completeness of their answers. Other participants raise concerns about the nature of the groups and the application of theorems.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the assumptions made about the groups and exploring the implications of the Sylow theorems. Some guidance has been offered regarding the classification of groups based on their order, but there is no explicit consensus on the completeness of the classifications provided.

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Participants are considering the implications of group orders being divisible by distinct primes and the properties of subgroups. There is a mention of specific group structures and theorems relevant to the classification process.

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Homework Statement



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

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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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