Proving Normality in Group Theory: Guide and Tips for Proving H is Normal in G

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The discussion revolves around proving that a subgroup H of a cyclic normal subgroup N of a group G is also normal in G. The subject area is group theory, specifically focusing on properties of normal subgroups and cyclic groups.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the implications of conjugation on the order of elements in cyclic groups and how this relates to subgroup properties. There are requests for additional hints and clarification regarding cyclic groups and their subgroups.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different aspects of the problem. Some guidance has been offered regarding the properties of elements under conjugation, but there is a lack of consensus on the best approach to take. Further clarification is being sought by participants.

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Some participants express uncertainty about their familiarity with cyclic groups, which may affect their ability to engage with the problem fully. There is also a mention of specific subgroup properties that need to be demonstrated.

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Please can someone help me to prove this
If N is a cyclic normal subgroup of G and H is a subgroup of N then H is normal in G.
 
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You'll need to use the following:

If x in N has order k, then gxg-1 also has order n.

So conjugation won't change the order of the elements, and order of the elements determine which subgroup the element will belong to (in cyclic groups).
 
Could you give me more hints because I am not that much in cyclic groups. Thank you.
 
Show that, if G is abelian and if n is a number, then [tex]G(n)=\{g\in G~\vert~g^n=e\}[/tex] is a subgroup of G.

Then show that, if G is cyclic, then all subgroups of G are of the form G(n).
 

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