Prove that a group with two elements of order 2 that commute must have subgroup of order 4.

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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.1: Definition Of A Group
Problem 44E: Let A={ a,b,c }. Prove or disprove that P(A) is a group with respect to the operation of union....
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