Let f (x) ∈ F[x]. If deg f (x) = 2 and a is a zero of f (x) in someextensionof F, prove that F(a) is the splitting field for f (x) over F.

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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 (x) ∈ F[x]. If deg f (x) = 2 and a is a zero of f (x) in some
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of F, prove that F(a) is the splitting field for f (x) over F.

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