Problem of the Fortnight #8

 

Binary Operators

 

Consider a set T and a binary operation #, i.e., for each b and c in T, b#c is also in T.  Assume that (c#d)#c=d for all c and d in T.  Prove that c#(d#c)=d for all c and d in T.

 

Solutions are due by 4pm on Friday, January 27th in Goodrich 108