If $G$ is a finite group then ...

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Let $G$ be a finite group. Let $I(G)$ be the set of elements of $G$ that have order 2. Suppose $|I(G)| \ge \frac 3 4 |G|$. Let $x \in I(G)$. We note $I_x(G)$ the subset $\{xg \in I(G)\}_{g \in I(G)}$. Show that $|I_x(G)| \ge \frac 1 2 |G|$.

I have shown that $I_x(G) \subset C_G(x)$ but I have no idea how to continue from there.. Can somebody please give me a hint (I'm not asking for the answer, I'd like to find that myself).

You are looking at the intersection of two sets, both of which have size $\ge \frac{3}{4}|G|$. — Derek Holt, Nov 13 '13 at 11:49
@B.S.I usually try to find something short and descriptive, but couldn't find one this time :( — gpo, Nov 13 '13 at 12:00

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 13 '13 at 12:51

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You are looking at the intersection of two sets, both of which have size $\ge \frac{3}{4}|G|$.

answered Nov 13 '13 at 12:51

Derek Holt

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If $G$ is a finite group then ...

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