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Let \( {F}_3 \) be the field with exactly 3 elements. The number of elements in \( GL_2({F}_3) \) is equal to (answer in integer):

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Use the formula \( (q^n - 1)(q^n - q) \) for general linear groups over finite fields.
Updated On: Feb 1, 2025
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Step 1: Formula for \( GL_2({F}_3) \). The general linear group \( GL_2({F}_3) \) consists of all invertible \( 2 \times 2 \) matrices over \( {F}_3 \). Its size is: \[ (3^2 - 1)(3^2 - 3) = 8 \times 6 = 48. \] Step 2: Conclusion. The number of elements in \( GL_2({F}_3) \) is \( {48} \).
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