Z6: Identity, Order, Inverse, Generator, Abelian/Non-Abelian, Subgroups

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the properties of the group $\Bbb{Z}_6$, including its identity, order, inverses, generators, and subgroup structure. Participants also touch on related groups such as $U(14)$ and the use of Wolfram Alpha (W|A) for verification of group properties.

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that the identity of $\Bbb{Z}_6$ is 0 and that it has an order of 6.
  • Another participant corrects the claim about the order of 0, stating it is 1 instead.
  • There is a claim that the inverse of 2 in $\Bbb{Z}_6$ is 4.
  • One participant mentions that the generator of $\Bbb{Z}_6$ is 1, indicating it is a cyclic group.
  • It is proposed that $\Bbb{Z}_6$ is an Abelian group.
  • A participant suggests that $\Bbb{Z}_6$ has 4 subgroups, but expresses uncertainty with "Sorta?".
  • Another participant raises a question about the input format for checking group properties using W|A.
  • There is mention of $U(14)$ being isomorphic to $\mathbb{Z}_6$, with a note that they share the same properties despite different element names.
  • Participants discuss the terminology used for $U(14)$, noting variations in notation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement on the order of 0 and the number of subgroups in $\Bbb{Z}_6$. There is no consensus on the correctness of the initial claims, and multiple viewpoints are presented regarding the properties of the groups discussed.

Contextual Notes

Some claims are contingent on definitions and interpretations of group properties, and there are unresolved questions regarding the input format for W|A.

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$\textit{ For the following groups,}$$(a)\quad \Bbb{Z}_6 \text{ the identity is } \color{red}{0}$
$(b)\quad |\Bbb{Z}_6|=\color{red}{6}$
$(c)\quad |0|=\color{red}{0}$
$(d)\quad |3| =\color{red}{|0,3|}$
$(e)\quad \text{the inverse of 2 is } \color{red}{4}$
$(f)\quad \text{the generator of this group is cyclic groups generated by } \color{red}{ 1}$
$(g)\quad \textit{Abelian/non-Abelian?} \quad \color{red}{Abelian}$
$(h)\quad Z_6 \text{ has $\color{red}{4 }$ subgroups.}$Sorta?
 
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A couple of mistakes.

$\color{black}(c)\quad |0|=\color{red}1$
$\color{black}(d)\quad \color{red}\langle\color{black}3\color{red}\rangle\color{black}=\color{red}\{0,3\}$
 
I tried to check these with W|A but didn't know the input format?

like the next one U(14)
 
karush said:
I tried to check these with W|A but didn't know the input format?

like the next one U(14)

W|A seems to understand:
  • 'finite group Z_6'. Note that If we type just 'Z_6' it shows an option to select 'finite group'.
  • 'finite group of order 6'. Note that U(14) has order 6. Moreover, it is isomorphic with $\mathbb Z_6$. Isomorphic means that all properties are the same except that the elements have different 'names'.
  • 'additive group of integers modulo 6'
  • 'multiplicative group of integers modulo 14'
Btw, U(14) is more commonly written as $\mathbb Z_{14}^\times$ or $\mathbb Z_{14}^\ast$. W|A does not seem to understand that either though.
 
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