(8) Let f(x) ∈ Z[x] be an irreducible polynomial of degree 4 such that its Galois group over Q is isomorphic to S4. Let α be a root of f(x). Show that Q(α) has no subfields other than Q and Q(α).

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(8) Let f(x) ∈ Z[x] be an irreducible polynomial of degree 4 such that its Galois group over Q is isomorphic to S4. Let α be a root of f(x). Show that Q(α) has no subfields other than Q and Q(α).

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