Is the Prüfer Group Presentation Proof for Z_{p^\infinity} Possible?

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How would you prove that [itex]< x_1,x_2 ... | [ x_i , x_j ] =1, i,j \in N , x_1 ^ p = 1, x_{i+1} ^p = x_i , i \in N >[/itex] is presentation of [itex]Z_{p^ \infinity}[/itex]
 
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charlamov said:
How would you prove that [itex]< x_1,x_2 ... | [ x_i , x_j ] =1, i,j \in N , x_1 ^ p = 1, x_{i+1} ^p = x_i , i \in N >[/itex] is presentation of [itex]Z_{p^ \infinity}[/itex]



Well, why won't you first tell us what is your definition of the Prüfer group, so that we all will know what's needed to prove?

DonAntonio