Alternating Group: Show στσ-1τ-1 ∈ An

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PhysicsUnderg

For any elements σ, τ ∈ S_n, show that στσ^-1τ^-1 ∈ A_n.

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micromass

What did you try already?? Just calculate the sign of the element.

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