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).

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  2. Let GG be a group and c,dGc, d \in G. Show that the equation xc=dxc = d has a unique solution in GG.
  3. Let aa and bb be two elements of a group. If the order of aa is dd, then show that the order of a1a^{-1} is also dd, and that o(bab1)=o(a)o(bab^{-1}) = o(a), where o(a)o(a) denotes the order of aa.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the definition of the order of an element in a group?
  2. How can we prove that every element in a group has an inverse?
  3. Why does conjugation preserve the order of elements in a group?
  4. What properties must a group satisfy to ensure the uniqueness of solutions?
  5. How can the associative property be used in the context of these problems?

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)