Let R be a commutative ring with unity and r ∈ R. Prove that if ⟨r⟩ = R, then r is a unit. Consider the ring (Z,⋆,⊙) - where a ⋆ b = a + b − 1 and a ⊙ b = a + b − ab. What is ⟨2⟩?

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Let R be a commutative ring with unity and r ∈ R. Prove that if ⟨r⟩ = R, then r is a unit.

Consider the ring (Z,⋆,⊙) - where a ⋆ b = a + b − 1 and a ⊙ b = a + b − ab. What is ⟨2⟩? 

 

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