3. Suppose p is prime and E is a field extension of Zp. Suppose there is a € E which is a zero of rP – x+ 1. (a) Prove that xP – x + 1 = (x – a)· …· (x – a – p + 1). (b) Prove that ma,z,(x) = xº – x + 1. (Hint. Use part (a) and ma̟z,(x)|xP – x + 1.) (c) Deduce that xP – x +1 is irreducible in Z,[r].

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3. Suppose p is prime and E is a field extension of Zp. Suppose there is a e E which is a zero of
xP – x + 1.
(a) Prove that xP – x +1 = (x – a) · · · (x – a – p+ 1).
(b) Prove that ma,z,(x) = xP – x+1. (Hint. Use part (a) and ma,Z,(x)|xP – x + 1.)
(c) Deduce that æP – x +1 is irreducible in Zp[r].
Transcribed Image Text:3. Suppose p is prime and E is a field extension of Zp. Suppose there is a e E which is a zero of xP – x + 1. (a) Prove that xP – x +1 = (x – a) · · · (x – a – p+ 1). (b) Prove that ma,z,(x) = xP – x+1. (Hint. Use part (a) and ma,Z,(x)|xP – x + 1.) (c) Deduce that æP – x +1 is irreducible in Zp[r].
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