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kathrynag
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Let H and K be normal subgroups of G such that H intersect K=<e>. Show that hk=kh for all h in H and k in K.
H and K are normal so ghg^-1 is in H and gkg^-1 is in K.
want to show hk=kh. So basically I'm showing this is abelian.
Can I do ghg^-1=gkg^-1?
ghg^-1g=gkg^-1g
gh=gk
so that works if g=h
H and K are normal so ghg^-1 is in H and gkg^-1 is in K.
want to show hk=kh. So basically I'm showing this is abelian.
Can I do ghg^-1=gkg^-1?
ghg^-1g=gkg^-1g
gh=gk
so that works if g=h