Let M and N be R-modules. Prove that ifM is simple (Exercise 2.8) then every non- zero R-morphism f: M N is a monomorphism; and that if N is simple then every non-zero R-morphism f : M → N is an epimorphism.

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Let M and N be R-modules. Prove that ifM is simple (Exercise 2.8) then every non-
zero R-morphism f : M N is a monomorphism; and that if N is simple then every
non-zero R-morphism f : M → N is an epimorphism.
Transcribed Image Text:Let M and N be R-modules. Prove that ifM is simple (Exercise 2.8) then every non- zero R-morphism f : M N is a monomorphism; and that if N is simple then every non-zero R-morphism f : M → N is an epimorphism.
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