2. Let a and b be elements of a finite group G. Prove that: a. a and a¯1 have the same order. b. a and bab¬1 have the same order.

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1. Let \( a \) and \( b \) be elements of a group \( G \). Prove that if \( a \in \langle b \rangle \), then \( \langle a \rangle \subseteq \langle b \rangle \).

2. Let \( a \) and \( b \) be elements of a finite group \( G \). Prove that:
   a. \( a \) and \( a^{-1} \) have the same order.
   b. \( a \) and \( bab^{-1} \) have the same order.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let \( a \) and \( b \) be elements of a group \( G \). Prove that if \( a \in \langle b \rangle \), then \( \langle a \rangle \subseteq \langle b \rangle \). 2. Let \( a \) and \( b \) be elements of a finite group \( G \). Prove that: a. \( a \) and \( a^{-1} \) have the same order. b. \( a \) and \( bab^{-1} \) have the same order.
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