Let M be an abelian group and D a subgroup. For any element m of M, where m has order 2, define mD={md│d∈D}. Prove that the set C=D∪mD is a subgroup of M.

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Let M be an abelian group and D a subgroup. For any element m of M, where m has order 2, define mD={md│d∈D}. Prove that the set C=D∪mD is a subgroup of M.

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