Questions tagged [solvable-groups]

For questions on solvable groups, their properties, and structure.

A group $G$ is called solvable if it has a subnormal series with abelian factors; that is, there are groups

$$\{1\} = G_0 \le G_1 \le G_2 \le \dots \le G_n = G$$

such that $G_i$ is normal in $G_{i + 1}$ and the factor group $G_{i + 1} / G_i$ is abelian for each $i$.

Solvable groups arise naturally in Galois theory, as a polynomial equation is solvable by radicals if and only if its Galois group is solvable.

Source: Solvable group.

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Show that$ f(x)=x^5-3$ is solvable by radicals over $\mathbb{Q}$.

I was reading about solvability of quintics by radicals, but unfortunately there were no many examples and I am afraid that I do not understand the whole concept. How to show $x^5-3$ is solvable by radicals over $\mathbb{Q}$?
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Are finitely generated solvable groups polycyclic?

I know that a polycyclic group is a finitely generated solvable group. Also I know that, in the case of finite groups, the two notions: polycyclic group and solvable group are equivalent. But I can not find an example of a finitely generated…
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If a group $G$ is solvable, is the subnormal series (the chain of the normal subgroups) unique?

If a group $G$ is solvable, is the subnormal series (the chain of the normal subgroups) unique? Or what type of solvable groups have unique subnormal series?
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Derived length of direct product of 2 soluble groups

I'm struggling with an assignment question on the topic of soluble groups. The question is to prove that if $G = H \times K$ is a soluble group, and $H$ and $K$ have derived lengths $n$ and $m$ respectively, then the derived length of $G$ is given…
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Is it sufficient that G is solvable?

Given a normal subgroup H of G, H and G/H are solvable. Then is G solvable? I know the converse is true... but I have no idea for our statement.
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Proof with solvable groups

I need help with this proof please: prove: if $G$ is a solvable group then $G$ cross $G$ is a solvable group.