a) Show that given a finite group G and g ∈ G, the subgroup generated by g is itself a group. (b) Are all groups cyclic? If so, prove it. If not, give a counterexample

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(a) Show that given a finite group G and g ∈ G, the subgroup generated by g is itself a group.

(b) Are all groups cyclic? If so, prove it. If not, give a counterexample

Please answer all the subparts of a and b

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