PRACTISE QUESTIONS

24.12.2022

QS1

[5]

QS2
Show that (R, o) is not a group where a o b = 2 (a + b). [2]
QS3 (any one sub part 2 marks)

QS4
Show that the following two statements about the real number x are equivalent:
(i) x is irrational, (ii) 3x + 2 is irrational. [5]
QS5

[5]

QS6 (any one part 5 marks)

Check if the following are groups
(i) G = {1, ω, ω2} under multiplication
(ii) Z6 under addition modulo 6
(iii) The set of all non-zero rational numbers under multiplication
(iv) The set of all 2 x 2 non-singular matrices over integers under multiplication
(v) G = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} under multiplication modulo 6.

QS7 (any one 10 marks)

Check if R, Q, C, Z, N are fields under the usual addition and multiplication operations.

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