Let F be a field and let f(x) be an irreducible polynomial in F[x]. Then f (x) has a multiple root in some field extension if and only if f'(x) = 0.

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
Problem 8E: Let be an irreducible polynomial over a field . Prove that is irreducible over for all nonzero ...
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Let F be a field and let f(x) be an
irreducible polynomial in F[x]. Then
f (x) has a multiple root in some
field extension if and only if
f'(x) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:Let F be a field and let f(x) be an irreducible polynomial in F[x]. Then f (x) has a multiple root in some field extension if and only if f'(x) = 0.
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