Definition:Inverse (Abstract Algebra)/Left Inverse

Definition
Let $\struct {S, \circ}$ be a monoid whose identity is $e_S$. An element $x_L \in S$ is called a left inverse of $x$ :
 * $x_L \circ x = e_S$

Also see

 * Definition:Right Inverse Element
 * Definition:Inverse Element


 * Left Inverse for All is Right Inverse