16. Let R be a commutative ring with unity and let N= {a e R| a" = 0 for some n e Z*; n2 1} Show that N is an ideal of R.

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Section6.4: Maximal Ideals (optional)
Problem 26E: . a. Let, and . Show that and are only ideals of and hence is a maximal ideal. b. Show...
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15. (a)
Show that S= {(a,a) | a e Z} is a subring of ZxZ. (Use the definition of
addition and multiplication of direct products.)
(b)
Determine if T={(a,-a) | a e Z} is a subring of ZxZ.
16. Let R be a commutative ring with unity and let
N= {a e R| a" = 0 for some n e Z*; n> 1}
Show that N is an ideal of R.
Transcribed Image Text:15. (a) Show that S= {(a,a) | a e Z} is a subring of ZxZ. (Use the definition of addition and multiplication of direct products.) (b) Determine if T={(a,-a) | a e Z} is a subring of ZxZ. 16. Let R be a commutative ring with unity and let N= {a e R| a" = 0 for some n e Z*; n> 1} Show that N is an ideal of R.
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