Is the Function λg:G→G Both Onto and One-to-One?

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Homework Statement



Let G be a group and define λg:G→G to be λg(x)=g.x , x[itex]\in[/itex]G.

Show that λg is onto and one-to-one.

The Attempt at a Solution


Suppose g.x=g.x' g-1.g.x=g-1.g.x' which means x=x'.

How should I show that the function is onto?
 
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If y is any member of G, then [itex]\lambda(g^{-1}y)= y[/itex]