Math 31 Homework #20

I find the great thing in the world is not so much where we stand,
as in what direction we are moving.
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Reading

Read what we will cover in class on 2/19: Chapter 29

When reading Chapter 29 pay special attention to the following concepts:

  • teh motivation, fix(\phi), Theorem 29.1, note the applications, group action.

Problems

The following problems are due by the beginning of class on Friday 2/19.
  • Ch 0 : 32, 37, 38, 39 , 40.
  • Ch 5 : 47.
  • Using the check digit system on D5, specify check digits for:
    • 54723
    • 55723
    • 75423
  • Ch 8 : 58, 59.