Define ∗ on Z by x ∗ y = x + y + 4. Then: (d) Show that every element of Z is invertible with respect to ∗ (e) Prove that (Z, ∗) is an abelian group.

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Define ∗ on Z by x ∗ y = x + y + 4. Then:

(d) Show that every element of Z is invertible with respect to ∗
(e) Prove that (Z, ∗) is an abelian group. 

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