Group Theory Help: Show (x*y*z^-1)^-1 = x*y^-1*z^-1

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Homework Statement



Let G(*) be a group.
If x.y are elements of G show that (x*y*z^-1)^-1 = x*y^-1*x^-1

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The Attempt at a Solution


I first took the left side of the equation and computed the inverse and I got x^-1*y^-1*z
I then let this equal to the righthand side and concluded since the elements are in a group the associativity law holds they are equal. I was just wondering is this valid or am I missing something.
 
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I think the right side should be zy-1x-1, not xy-1x-1.
 
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