In an abstract algebra equation about groups, is "taking the inverse of both sides of an equation" an acceptable operation?  I know you can right/left multiply equations by elements of the group, but was wondering if one can just take the inverse of both sides?

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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.2: Properties Of Group Elements
Problem 2TFE: True or False Label each of the following statements as either true or false. An element in a group...
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In an abstract algebra equation about groups, is "taking the inverse of both sides of an equation" an acceptable operation?  I know you can right/left multiply equations by elements of the group, but was wondering if one can just take the inverse of both sides?

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