6. If a and b are not zero divisors in a ring R, prove that ab is not a zero divisor.

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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.1: Definition Of A Ring
Problem 24E: Prove that if a is a unit in a ring R with unity, then a is not a zero divisor.
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