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Inversion of an odd cycle in an alternating group (g∼An​​g−1⟺n≡1(mod4)(n odd))

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For an odd n-cycle g, an inverting permutation fixes one point and swaps (n−1)/2 pairs, so its sign is (−1)(n−1)/2. Its other inverting permutations differ by elements of CSn​​(g)=⟨g⟩, all even. Thus inversion is possible inside An​ exactly when that sign is positive. In particular An​ is not an ambivalent group when n≡3(mod4).

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2008 / ia / Paper 3 / 6E / Solution
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