SUMMARY
The subgroup generated by the subset {4, 6} in Z12 is {0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10}. The calculation involves determining the GCD of each element with 12; for 4, the GCD is 4, yielding 3 elements: {0, 4, 8}, and for 6, the GCD is 6, yielding 2 elements: {0, 6}. The combination of these elements leads to the generation of the subgroup, confirmed by calculating the GCD of 12 and 10, which is 2, resulting in 6 elements: {0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10}.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of subgroup generation in group theory
- Knowledge of GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) calculations
- Familiarity with modular arithmetic, specifically Z12
- Basic concepts of cyclic groups and their properties
NEXT STEPS
- Study the properties of cyclic groups in abstract algebra
- Learn about subgroup lattice diagrams in group theory
- Explore applications of GCD in number theory
- Investigate other subsets in Z12 and their generated subgroups
USEFUL FOR
Students of abstract algebra, mathematicians interested in group theory, and anyone studying modular arithmetic and its applications.