Consider the set G=(a+b2:a,b∈QG=(a+b\sqrt2:a,b∈QG=(a+b2:a,b∈Q, the set of all rational numbers} with respect to binary operation usual addition. Whi
Question
Consider the set G=(a+b2:a,b∈Q, the set of all rational numbers} with respect to binary operation usual addition. Which condition fails for G?
A.
Associativity property
B.
Identity element
C.
Inverse property
D.
Non-commutativity property
Correct option is D
1. Closure Property:Let x=a+b2 and y=c+d2, where a,b,c,d∈Q.Then, x+y=(a+c)+(b+d)2.Since Q is closed under addition, a+c∈Q and b+d∈Q.Thus, x+y∈G.Closure holds.2. Associative Property:Addition in G inherits associativity from the real numbers.For all x,y,z∈G,(x+y)+z=x+(y+z).Associativity holds.3. Identity Property:The additive identity is 0=0+02∈G.For any x=a+b2∈G,x+0=x.Identity holds.4. Inverse Property:For x=a+b2∈G, its additive inverse is −x=−a−b2∈G.Clearly, x+(−x)=0.Inverse holds.5. Commutative Property:For x=a+b2 and y=c+d2,x+y=(a+c)+(b+d)2=(c+a)+(d+b)2=y+x.Thus, G is commutative under addition.Commutativity holds.Conclusion:All group axioms (closure, associativity, identity, inverse) are satisfied, and the operation is commutative.No property fails for G under addition.