Line 1: Line 1:
 
The problem asks, "What is the maximum order of any element in<math>A_10</math>?"
 
The problem asks, "What is the maximum order of any element in<math>A_10</math>?"
 
   
 
   
<math>A_"10"</math> is a an Alternating Group of degree n. <math>A_n</math> is the group of only even permutations of n symbols.
+
<math>A_10</math> is a an Alternating Group of degree n. <math>A_n</math> is the group of only even permutations of n symbols.

Revision as of 13:57, 9 September 2008

The problem asks, "What is the maximum order of any element in$ A_10 $?"

$ A_10 $ is a an Alternating Group of degree n. $ A_n $ is the group of only even permutations of n symbols.

Alumni Liaison

Basic linear algebra uncovers and clarifies very important geometry and algebra.

Dr. Paul Garrett