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Question 8144 – Theory-of-Computation
June 2, 2024
Computer-Organization
June 3, 2024
Question 8144 – Theory-of-Computation
June 2, 2024
Computer-Organization
June 3, 2024

Question 8731 – Engineering-Mathematics

There are two elements x, y in a group (G,∗) such that every element in the group can be written as a product of some number of x’s and y’s in some order. It is known that

  x * x = y * y = x * y * x = y * x * y * x = e   

where e is the identity element. The maximum number of elements in such a group is ________.

Correct Answer: A

Question 126 Explanation: 
We know
a*a-1 = e

1. x*x = e So x-1 is x ⇒ x is element of Group
2. y*y = e So y-1 = y ⇒ y is element of Group

4. (y*x)*(y*x) = x*y*y*x = x*x*e = e So (y*x)-1 = (y*x)
In ③, ④
x*y, y*x has same inverse, there should be unique inverse for each element.
x*y = y*x (even with cumulative law, we can conclude)
So {x, y, e, x*y} are element of Group.

A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
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