Let K = Q(i) denote the field of Gaussian numbers. Note that 10 = (3 + i)(3 − i) = 2 · 5. Is this an example of non-unique factorization in Z[i]? Give reasons for your answer.

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Let K = Q(i) denote the field of Gaussian numbers.

Note that 10 = (3 + i)(3 − i) = 2 · 5. Is this an example of non-unique factorization in Z[i]?
Give reasons for your answer.

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