Prove that every non-trivial subgroup of a cyclic group has finite index. Hence prove that (Q,+) is not cyclic.
Given, G is a cylic group.
Therefore, G=<a>.
And H is subgroup of G.
H=<a^i>.
Index,
If j>i then by division algorithm, j=ir+s
Then
So,
= finite =index of H.
For( Q,+), choose H=
Clearly inifinte.
So, G=(Q,+) is not cyclic.
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