Math Problem Statement
Let G be a group and c, d ∈ G. Show that the equation xc = d has a unique solution in G.
Let a and b be two elements of a group. If the order of a is d, then show that the order of a^-1 is also d, and that o(bab^-1) = o(a).
Solution
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- Let be a group and . Show that the equation has a unique solution in .
- Let and be two elements of a group. If the order of is , then show that the order of is also , and that , where denotes the order of .
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Tip: When working with group theory, always keep the basic group properties (associativity, identity, and inverses) in mind—they are key to solving most problems.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Group Theory
Group Elements
Order of an Element
Conjugation
Group Inverses
Formulas
xc = d (equation in group theory)
o(bab^-1) = o(a)
order of a^-1 = order of a
Theorems
The existence of unique solutions in groups
Properties of conjugation in groups
Inverse element properties
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate level (Math)