Is H a Normal Subgroup If Every Left Coset Equals a Right Coset?

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If every left coset xH of a subgroup H in a group G is equal to a right coset Hy for some y in G, then H is a normal subgroup of G. A normal subgroup is defined as a subgroup that is invariant under conjugation by elements of the group, meaning for all g in G and h in H, the element gHg⁻¹ is still in H. The proof involves showing that the condition of equal cosets implies this invariance. Thus, the equality of left and right cosets is a sufficient condition for normality in group theory. Understanding this concept is crucial for further studies in abstract algebra.
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Let G be a group and H be a subgroup of G. If every left coset xH, where x in G, is equal to a right coset Hy, for some y in G, prove H is normal subgroup.

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so what is the definition of normal subgroup?
 
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