Let G be a group containing elements a and b. Express (ab)^2 without parentheses. Do not assume that G is Abelian.

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Section4.6: Quotient Groups
Problem 30E: Let G be a group with center Z(G)=C. Prove that if G/C is cyclic, then G is abelian.
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