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Understanding Finite Groups and Subgroups

This document discusses finite groups and subgroups. It begins by introducing the objectives of the lesson, which are to illustrate the order of groups and elements, explain different subgroup structures, and assess whether a given set is a subgroup. The presentation then defines terminology used in finite group theory, such as the order of a group and elements. It provides examples of subgroup concepts like cyclic subgroups. Students are given practice problems to solve and asked to reflect on what they learned.

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Understanding Finite Groups and Subgroups

This document discusses finite groups and subgroups. It begins by introducing the objectives of the lesson, which are to illustrate the order of groups and elements, explain different subgroup structures, and assess whether a given set is a subgroup. The presentation then defines terminology used in finite group theory, such as the order of a group and elements. It provides examples of subgroup concepts like cyclic subgroups. Students are given practice problems to solve and asked to reflect on what they learned.

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Module 5-6

Finite Groups; Subgroups

RAFFY P. BAROTILLA
Instructor

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I. Introduction
In this module, we will understand about the order of Group, order of element and
subgroups and how to use this concept to solve certain problems.
Have a productive week everyone!
II. Objectives
Here are the objectives of our lesson. At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
a. illustrate the order of a group, order of an element, and the subgroup concept by
producing examples and non-examples;
b. Explain the structures and characteristics of different subgroups like cyclic subgroup,
center of a group and centralizer of an element;
c. assess and justify whether a given set of elements together with a binary operation is a
subgroup;
d. Compose proofs for related propositions using previous theorems.

III. Presentation of the Lesson and Learning Activities

Terminology and Notation


As we will soon discover, finite groups—that is, groups with finitely many elements—
have interesting arithmetic properties. To facilitate the study of finite groups, it is convenient to
introduce some terminology and notation.

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Try this!

IV. Evaluation
Direction: Solve and give what is asked in the problems.

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V. Reflection
1. Write three (3) things you learn about the given concept.
2. What difficulty did you encounter in the topics presented?
3. Write at least two questions that you can generate from the discussion.

Note: Please watch this video tutorial for you to understand more about the
Concepts and Definition Subgroups.

Definition of a Subgroup
[Link]

The Subgroup Test


[Link]

Subgroup Definition + Examples


[Link]

-End of Module-

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