Let R be a commutative ring with unity of characteristic 4. Compute and simplify (a+b)^4 for a and b in R. Do not put spaces in between express powers of a and b as follows a^n and b^n respectively

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Section6.3: The Characteristic Of A Ring
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Let R be a commutative ring with unity of characteristic 4. Compute and simplify (a+b)^4 for a and b in R.
Do not put spaces in between express powers of a and b as follows a^n and b^n respectively

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