Is the Group of Units in a Monoid Always Closed Under Its Operation?

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Theorm 1: If M is a monoid, the set of M* of all units in M is a group using the operation of M, called the group of units of M.

My question is this always a "real" group? for example, is this 'group' always closed under the binary operation?


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Homework Statement


Theorm 1: If M is a monoid, the set of M* of all units in M is a group using the operation of M, called the group of units of M.

My question is this always a "real" group? for example, is this 'group' always closed under the binary operation?

Yes. Try to prove it!
 
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