Any subgroup containing x must also contain its inverse x−1 and the identity element 1 because these are required by the definition of a subgroup. Additionally, closure under the group operation forces the inclusion of all integral powers of x and x−1.
Conditions: G is a group.; H≤G is a subgroup.; x∈H.
Any subgroup containing x must also contain its inverse x−1 and the identity element 1 because these are required by the definition of a subgroup. Additionally, closure under the group operation forces the inclusion of all integral powers of x and x−1.
Conditions: G is a group.; H≤G is a subgroup.; x∈H.