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If H is a subgroup of G and K is a normal subgroup of G,prove that HK = KH

If H is a subgroup of G and K is a normal subgroup of G,prove that HK = KH
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By definition, HK contains all products of the form hk, where h∈H, and k∈K.
Similarly, by definition, KH contains all products of the form kh, where k∈K, and h∈H.

Next we need to prove that every product hk∈HK is also a member of KH.

By definition of normalcy of K in G, for k∈K,
xkx-1 = k ∀x∈G.

Let h∈H, and k∈K.
hk = (hkh-1)h
=kh ∀h∈H and k∈K
so HK ⊆KH.
Similarly, prove that KH⊆HK.
Hence conclude that HK=KH.
answered by: morgz
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