Anstract Algebra proof - cosets

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Homework Statement


Let H be a subgroup of G such that g^-1hg is an element of H for all g in G and all h in H. Show that every left coset gH is the same as the right coset Hg.


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need to show gh1=h2g
I know I need to show this, but am unsure on how to.
 
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I know the whole set up excpet for this part and it confuses me.
 
Let g be in G, h in H (sorry, Latex seems to be failing presently). As you say, you need to show that there exists k in H such that
gh = kg. You know that ghg-1 = k is in H. Rearrange this to get something useful.
 
Oh, that makes sense