Let (A,) be a group. Let B be a subset of A such that 2|B| > |A|. Show that, for any a in A, a = b₁ b₂ for some by and b₂ in B. (One approach could be to consider set C = {a ★ b¹ | b € B})

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5. Let (A,*) be a group. Let B be a subset of A such that 2|B| > |A|. Show that, for any a in A,
a = b₁ b₂ for some b, and b₂ in B. (One approach could be to consider set C = {ab¹ | b € B})
Transcribed Image Text:5. Let (A,*) be a group. Let B be a subset of A such that 2|B| > |A|. Show that, for any a in A, a = b₁ b₂ for some b, and b₂ in B. (One approach could be to consider set C = {ab¹ | b € B})
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