Let G be a group. Show that the map f: G→ G given by f(x) = x¯¹ is of G if and only if G is abelian. (1) an automorphism

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Let G be a group. Show that the map f: G→ G given by f(x) = x-¹ is
an automorphism of G if and only if G is abelian.
(2)
Let N be a normal subgroup of G such that |G/N is finite. Suppose g = G
and the order of g is coprime to |G/N. Show that g € N.
(3)
Suppose N is a normal subgroup of G such that N n [G, G] is the trivial
subgroup. Show that N is contained in the center Z of G.
Transcribed Image Text:(1) Let G be a group. Show that the map f: G→ G given by f(x) = x-¹ is an automorphism of G if and only if G is abelian. (2) Let N be a normal subgroup of G such that |G/N is finite. Suppose g = G and the order of g is coprime to |G/N. Show that g € N. (3) Suppose N is a normal subgroup of G such that N n [G, G] is the trivial subgroup. Show that N is contained in the center Z of G.
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