Homology Q: Hatcher Top Page 125 - Isomorphism Explanation

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The discussion centers on the isomorphism derived from the exact sequence of the pair (X ∪ CA, CA) as presented in Hatcher's "Algebraic Topology" on page 125. The key point is that since CA is contractible, the reduced homology group \(\tilde{H}_n(CA) = 0\) for all n. This results in every third group in the exact sequence vanishing, leading to the isomorphism between the remaining groups. The reasoning hinges on the properties of contractible spaces and the structure of exact sequences in homology.

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In Hatcher top of page 125, I do not understand where the first isomorphism comes from. He says it comes from the exact sequence of the pair, using the fact that CA is contractible, but what is the precise line of reasoning here?

Hatcher's book: http://www.math.cornell.edu/~hatcher/AT/AT.pdf

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Since CA is contractible \tilde{H}_n(CA)=0 for all n (there is a tilde over the H, but it's hard to see). Thus, if you write down the exact sequence of the pair (X\cup CA,CA) every third group in the sequence vanishes, which makes the two other groups isomorphic.
 
I see, thanks!
 

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