State whether each of the following statements is true or false. Then give an explanation, proof o counter example to justify your answer. a) Let a and b be elements of a group G. If a = a-1 and b = b-1, then ba is the inverse of ab. b) Let g and h be elements of a group G such that gh e. Then hg = e.

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State whether each of the following statements is true or false. Then give an explanation, proof or
counter example to justify your answer.
a) Let a and b be elements of a group G. If a = a-1 and b = b-1, then ba is the inverse of ab.
b) Let g and h be elements of a group G such that gh
= e. Then hg = e.
Transcribed Image Text:State whether each of the following statements is true or false. Then give an explanation, proof or counter example to justify your answer. a) Let a and b be elements of a group G. If a = a-1 and b = b-1, then ba is the inverse of ab. b) Let g and h be elements of a group G such that gh = e. Then hg = e.
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considering a=a-1 and b=b-1 as a=a-1 and b=b-1

the inverse of ba is given by ba-1=a-1b-1            (1)

but   a=a-1 and b=b-1

therefore (1) becomes

ba-1=a-1b-1=ab

therefore inverse of ba is ab

the statement is true

 

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