Problem H-14

Due is DSC 203 by 12 Noon, Friday April 26, 2002

Proposed by Griff Elder

Let G be a group generated by a and b subject to the relations

$$aba=b^3\quad\mbox{and}\quad b^5=1$$

Prove that G is abelian (i.e. commutative).

Solutions, questions and/or comments should be directed to Judy Downey or Griff Elder

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