How to prove the order of x,y in this case

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If x-1yx=y-1 and y-1xy=x-1 for the elements x,y of a group G , show that the order of x equal the order of y equal 4
 
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Replace x-1 in the equation on the left with the left hand side of the equation on the right and you can get y2x2=1. Multiply the left hand side of the equation on the right by the right hand side of the equation on left and vice versa and you'll get y2=x2.