Let p, f, and g be polynomials over the field F. Suppose that p is a prime polynomial and that p divides the product fg. Then either pdivides f or p divides g.

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Let p, f, and g be polynomials over the field F. Suppose that p is a prime polynomial and that p divides the product fg. Then either pdivides f or p divides g.

 

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