If the order of a group G is p²q² with p and q as distinct primes, then G is not simple.

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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.4: Cyclic Groups
Problem 32E: If a is an element of order m in a group G and ak=e, prove that m divides k.
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If the order of a group G is p²q² with p and q
as distinct primes, then G is not simple.
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