Let f (x) be a nonconstant element in Z[x]. Prove that k f (x)l is notmaximal in Z[x].

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
Problem 23E: Let f(x),g(x),h(x)F[x] where f(x) and g(x) are relatively prime. If h(x)f(x), prove that h(x) and...
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