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\beginsolution4.5.4 Let $G$ be a group of order $30 = 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 5$. Assume for contradiction that $G$ is a simple group. Let $n_p$ denote the number of Sylow $p$-subgroups of $G$. By the Third Sylow Theorem, $n_5 \equiv 1 \pmod 5$ and $n_5$ must divide $6$. The possible values for $n_5$ are 1 or 6. If $n_5 = 1$, then the unique Sylow 5-subgroup is normal in $G$, contradicting the simplicity of $G$. Thus, we must have $n_5 = 6$. Similarly, $n_3 \equiv 1 \pmod 3$ and $n_3$ must divide 10. The possible values are 1 or 10. If $n_3 = 1$, the Sylow 3-subgroup is normal. Thus, we must have $n_3 = 10$. Now we count the elements contributed by these subgroups: \beginitemize \item $6$ distinct Sylow 5-subgroups intersect only at the identity. Each contains $5 - 1 = 4$ elements of order 5. Total unique elements = $6 \times 4 = 24$. \item $10$ distinct Sylow 3-subgroups intersect only at the identity. Each contains $3 - 1 = 2$ elements of order 3. Total unique elements = $10 \times 2 = 20$. \enditemize Summing these up, we find $24 + 20 = 44$ unique elements of orders 3 and 5. However, $|G| = 30$. This is a blatant contradiction since $44 > 30$. Hence, $G$ cannot be simple. \endsolution Use code with caution. Overleaf Workflow Tips for Long Math Manuscripts
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