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Suppose that G is a group and H={x|xg=gx for all g∈G}. a.) Prove that H is...

Suppose that G is a group and H={x|xg=gx for all g∈G}.

a.) Prove that H is a subgroup of G.
b.) Prove that H is abelian.

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