Problem Set 6

(10 points)

(From Gallian)

pp. 65-68

 # 8, 13, 15, 18, 26, 31, 42, 53

Read Chapter 4

Please answer the following in complete sentences or paragraphs. Be brief.
1. What do you think of the word “generator” in this context? – Why is modular arithmetic important in understanding cyclic
groups?
2. Come up with a couple of explicit questions or comments (at least two) on what you found interesting or confusing. Write them down.