Abstract Algebra/Group Theory/Subgroup/Coset/a Subgroup and its Cosets have Equal Orders

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Let g be any element of group G.

Let H be a subgroup of G. Let o(H) be order of group H.

Let gH be coset of H by g. Let o(gH) be order of gH

o(H) = o(gH)


Overview: A bijection between H and gH would show their orders are equal.

0. Define

f is surjective[edit]

1. f is surjective by definition of gH and f.

f is injective[edit]

2. Choose such that
, and subgroup
3. and cancelation justified by 4 on G

o(H) = o(gH)[edit]

As f is surjective and injective,

6. f is a bijection from H to gH
7. Such bijection shows o(H) = o(gH)