Let F be a finite field of order q and let n ∈ Z+. Prove that |GLn(F ) : SLn(F )|= q − 1.

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
Problem 5E: Let F be a field and f(x)=a0+a1x+...+anxnF[x]. Prove that x1 is a factor of f(x) if and only if...
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Let F be a finite field of order q and let n ∈ Z+. Prove that |GLn(F ) : SLn(F )|= q − 1.

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