Difference between revisions of "Abelian group"

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An '''abelian group''' is a [[group]] in which the group [[operation]] is [[commutative]].
 
An '''abelian group''' is a [[group]] in which the group [[operation]] is [[commutative]].
 
For a [[group]] to be considered "abelian", it must meet several requirements.
 
For a [[group]] to be considered "abelian", it must meet several requirements.
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"Closure"
 
"Closure"
 
           For all <math>a,b</math> <math>\in</math> <math>S</math>, and for all functions <math>\bullet</math>, <math>a\bullet b \in S</math>.
 
           For all <math>a,b</math> <math>\in</math> <math>S</math>, and for all functions <math>\bullet</math>, <math>a\bullet b \in S</math>.

Revision as of 17:28, 12 August 2015

An abelian group is a group in which the group operation is commutative. For a group to be considered "abelian", it must meet several requirements.

"Closure"

         For all $a,b$ $\in$ $S$, and for all functions $\bullet$, $a\bullet b \in S$.

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