Let K be an extension of a field F. An element a e K is algebraic over F if and only if [F (a): F] is finite.

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Section8.3: Factorization In F [x]
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Let K be an extension of a field F. An element
a e K is algebraic over F if and only if [F (a): F] is finite.
Transcribed Image Text:Let K be an extension of a field F. An element a e K is algebraic over F if and only if [F (a): F] is finite.
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