Normal form theorem for an amalgamated free product
= Normal form theorem for an amalgamated free product
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In $A*_CB$, an alternating product of elements of $A\setminus C$ and $B\setminus C$ is nonidentity. More generally, choosing coset representatives gives a unique reduced normal form.