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Show that (3,1), (-2,-1), and (4,3) generate the additive group ZXZ.?

Show that (3,1), (-2,-1), and (4,3) generate the additive group Z x Z.

Answer:

note that (3,1) + (-2,-1) (1,0) note that -2*(-2,-1) + -(4,3) (0,1) Since (1,0) and (0,1) form a basis for Z^2 and are generated by the additive group, it follows that the group generates all of Z^2. QED.

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