Let D be a principal ideal domain and let p E D. Prove that (p) is a maximal ideal in D if and only if p is irreducible.

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Chapter6: More On Rings
Section6.1: Ideals And Quotient Rings
Problem 11E: Find a principal ideal (z) of such that each of the following products as defined in Exercise 10 is...
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Let D be a principal ideal domain and let p E D. Prove that (p) is a
maximal ideal in D if and only if p is irreducible.
Transcribed Image Text:Let D be a principal ideal domain and let p E D. Prove that (p) is a maximal ideal in D if and only if p is irreducible.
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