Let G be a group and let a e G. In the special case when A= {a},we write Cda) instead of CG({a}) for the centralizer of {a} in G. Prove that Co(a}= C(a-').

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Let G be a group and let a e G. In the special case when A= {a},we write Cda)
instead of CG({a}) for the centralizer of {a} in G.
Prove that Co(a}= C(a-').
Transcribed Image Text:Let G be a group and let a e G. In the special case when A= {a},we write Cda) instead of CG({a}) for the centralizer of {a} in G. Prove that Co(a}= C(a-').
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