QUESTION 5 Show that ifevery element in a group G is equal to its own inverse, then G is Abelian.

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Chapter3: Groups
Section3.2: Properties Of Group Elements
Problem 18E: Let a and b be elements of a group G. Prove that G is abelian if and only if (ab)2=a2b2.
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Show that ifevery element in a group Gis equal to its own inverse,
then Gis Abelian.
E10 (D C
ALTIENLE10 Moc)
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