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Primitive three-cycle criterion (G primitive, (abc)∈G⟹An​≤G)

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Conjugate the three-cycle throughout the group. Connected components of the support hypergraph form an invariant block system. Primitivity makes it connected, and connected triple supports generate an alternating group gives the conclusion.

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