Let φ : G → H be a group homomorphism. (a) Prove that Ker(φ) is a normal subgroup of G. (a) Prove that Im(φ) is a subgroup of G. Is it normal? When?

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 Let φ : G → H be a group homomorphism.

(a) Prove that Ker(φ) is a normal subgroup of G.

(a) Prove that Im(φ) is a subgroup of G. Is it normal? When?

 

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