48. Let G be a group and g = G. Show that Z(G) = {x ≤ G : gx = xg for all g = G} is a subgroup of G. This subgroup is called the center of G.

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48. Let G be a group and g = G. Show that
Z(G) = {x ≤ G : gx = xg for all g = G}
is a subgroup of G. This subgroup is called the center of G.
Transcribed Image Text:48. Let G be a group and g = G. Show that Z(G) = {x ≤ G : gx = xg for all g = G} is a subgroup of G. This subgroup is called the center of G.
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Step 1: Definition of subgroup

A non empty subset S of a group (G,) is said to be a subgroup of G if S itself a group. That is 

i) S is closed under  .ii) S is associative under  .iii) The identity e of G lies in  S.iv) every element aS has inverse in S.


To show SG is a subgroup if we can show

a,bS ab1S for all a,bS.

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