# Abstract Algebra: Proving a property related to group isomorphism [duplicate]

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Proof of first isomorphism theorem of group

Let $G_1, G_2$ be groups. If $f: G_1 \rightarrow G_2$ is a group homomorphism with $K = \ker(f)$, then $G_1 / K$ is isomorphic to $f(G_1)$.

This was a theorem in the book that was left unproven and I'm really curious as to how you would go about it.

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This is just routine proof, if you know the definition of isomorphism then you can do it – pritam Sep 6 '12 at 7:55
You can find a clear proof in any group theory book of this theorem. :) – Babak S. Sep 6 '12 at 7:56
I can't think of a mapping that would make sense intuitively. And this is my first algebra course so nothing is 'routine' for me yet – Student Sep 6 '12 at 7:56
There is only one reasonable map to try: $\varphi(aK)=f(a)$. You just have to prove that $\varphi$ is well-defined, meaning that if $aK=bK$, then $f(a)=f(b)$, and that it satisfies the definition of an isomorphism. – Brian M. Scott Sep 6 '12 at 7:59
@pritam: Not quite, but almost. – Brian M. Scott Sep 6 '12 at 8:00

## marked as duplicate by William, DonAntonio, yunone, rschwieb, Gerry MyersonSep 6 '12 at 12:45

First prove that $\ker (f)$ is subgroup in $G_1$ (in fact it's a normal subgroup). Then
Define $h: G_1/\ker(f) = G_2$ by $h(g_1 + (\ker f)) = f(g_1)$, and check if this is isomorphism or not.