An excercise: Let H be a subgroup of index 2 of a group G. Prove that H must be a normal subgroup of G. Conclude that Sn is not simple for n ≥ 3.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter4: More On Groups
Section4.5: Normal Subgroups
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An excercise: Let H be a subgroup of index 2 of a group G. Prove that H must be a normal subgroup
of G. Conclude that Sn is not simple for n ≥ 3. 

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