Question 2 Let G be a group. (i) For any a E G, suppose b and c are both inverses of a. By considering bac, show that b = c. This implies that inverses are unique. (ii) For any a E G, show that the inverse of a's inverse is a.

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Question 2 Let G be a group.
(i) For any a E G, suppose b and c are both inverses of a. By considering bac, show that
b = c. This implies that inverses are unique.
(ii) For any a E G, show that the inverse of a's inverse is a.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 Let G be a group. (i) For any a E G, suppose b and c are both inverses of a. By considering bac, show that b = c. This implies that inverses are unique. (ii) For any a E G, show that the inverse of a's inverse is a.
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