SOLUTION: Let G be a group and let a b be some elements of G. Prove or disprove the following statement: If a^3= b^3 then a=b

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Question 465450: Let G be a group and let a b be some elements of G. Prove or disprove the following statement: If a^3= b^3 then a=b
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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a3=b3
∛a3=∛b3
∛(a*a*a)=∛(b*b*b)
a=b..