(b) Let G be the group generated by x, y, z with the only relation xyx¯¹yz¯¹. Show that G is a free group.

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(b) Let G be the group generated by x, y, z
with the only relation xyxyz-¹. Show
that G is a free group.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Let G be the group generated by x, y, z with the only relation xyxyz-¹. Show that G is a free group.
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