Let G = {x ∈ R : x 6= −1} . Define △ on G by x△y = x + y + xy   Prove that (G, △) is an abelian group.

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Section3.2: Properties Of Group Elements
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Let G = {x ∈ R : x 6= −1} . Define △ on G by x△y = x + y + xy

 

Prove that (G, △) is an abelian group.

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