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3. Define the operation * on the set R\{-1} by a * b = a + b+ ab. Show that (R \{-1}, *) is an
abelian group.
4. Let G be a group and g e G. Prove that the function f: G G given by f(x) = gx is a bijection.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Define the operation * on the set R\{-1} by a * b = a + b+ ab. Show that (R \{-1}, *) is an abelian group. 4. Let G be a group and g e G. Prove that the function f: G G given by f(x) = gx is a bijection.
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