(a) Let R* be the multiplicative group of nonzero real numbers, R** be the multiplicative group of positive real numbers and ƒ : R* →→ R** be defined by f(x)=x². (i) Check as to whether f is a homomorphism or not [Hint: first check as to whether f is well defined or not] (ii) If f is a homomorphism, then find its kernel

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(a) Let R* be the multiplicative group of nonzero real numbers, R** be the multiplicative group of
positive real numbers and ƒ : R* →→→ R** be defined by f(x) = x².
(i) Check as to whether f is a homomorphism or not
[Hint: first check as to whether f is well defined or not]
(ii) If f is a homomorphism, then find its kernel
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Let R* be the multiplicative group of nonzero real numbers, R** be the multiplicative group of positive real numbers and ƒ : R* →→→ R** be defined by f(x) = x². (i) Check as to whether f is a homomorphism or not [Hint: first check as to whether f is well defined or not] (ii) If f is a homomorphism, then find its kernel
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