1. Let D be a quasilocal PID (that is, a PID with a unique maximal ideal). Prove that for all a, b e D, either a b or b|a.

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1. Let D be a quasilocal PID (that is, a PID with a unique maximal ideal). Prove that for all
a, b e D, either a |b or b|a.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let D be a quasilocal PID (that is, a PID with a unique maximal ideal). Prove that for all a, b e D, either a |b or b|a.
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