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Groups of order p squared q are not simple (∣G∣=p2q)

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For distinct primes p,q, the Sylow theorems force a proper nontrivial normal subgroup in any group of order p2q. If p>q, the Sylow p-subgroup is unique. If p<q and both Sylow counts were nontrivial, the count congruences force (p,q)=(2,3). In order twelve, four Sylow 3-subgroups exhaust eight nonidentity elements; only three remain for a Sylow 2-subgroup, making that subgroup unique. Thus the group is not a simple group.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2014 / ib / Paper 1 / 10E / Solution

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