Q- (Subgroup Test for Finite Groups). Let G be a finite group. Prove that a nonempty subset H ⊆ G is a subgroup of G if and only if H is closed under the group operation of G.

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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.3: Subgroups
Problem 45E: Assume that G is a finite group, and let H be a nonempty subset of G. Prove that H is closed if and...
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Q- (Subgroup Test for Finite Groups). Let G be a finite group. Prove that a nonempty subset H ⊆ G is a subgroup of G if and only if H is closed under the group operation of G.

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