If G is a group with 8 elements in it, and H is a subgroup of G with 2 elements, then the index [G:H]=4. How can I tell if H is a normal subgroup just based on that information?

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Chapter4: More On Groups
Section4.5: Normal Subgroups
Problem 22E: 22. If and are both normal subgroups of , prove that is a normal subgroup of .
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If G is a group with 8 elements in it, and H is a subgroup of G with 2 elements, then the index [G:H]=4.

How can I tell if H is a normal subgroup just based on that information? 

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