Let G be a finite group. Show that there exists a fixed positive integer n such that an = e for all a in G. (Note that n is independent of a.)

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Let G be a finite group.  Show that there exists a fixed positive integer n such that an = e for all a in G.  (Note that n is independent of a.)

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