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<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. | ||
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+ | We have 10 numbers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ||
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+ | 8 8 | ||
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+ | 6 12 6 6 6 6 |
Revision as of 13:59, 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.
We have 10 numbers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Size Order 10 10
8 8
6 12 6 6 6 6