16. If R is a field, show that the only two ideals of R are {0} and R itself.

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
Problem 22E: Let ab in a field F. Show that x+a and x+b are relatively prime in F[x].
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16. If R is a field, show that the only two ideals of R are {0} and R itself.
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