(a) Prove that if K is a subgroup of G and L is a subgroup of H, then K x L is a subgroup of G x H.

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Let G and H be groups. Consider the Cartesian product G x H.
(a) Prove that if K is a subgroup of G and L is a subgroup of H, then K x L is a subgroup
of G x H.
(b) Prove that G x H is a commutative group if and only if both G and H are commutative
groups.
Transcribed Image Text:Let G and H be groups. Consider the Cartesian product G x H. (a) Prove that if K is a subgroup of G and L is a subgroup of H, then K x L is a subgroup of G x H. (b) Prove that G x H is a commutative group if and only if both G and H are commutative groups.
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