Let R be a ring with unity and assume a ∈ R is a unit. Prove that a is not nilpotent.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
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Chapter6: More On Rings
Section6.3: The Characteristic Of A Ring
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Let R be a ring with unity and assume a ∈ R is a unit. Prove that a is not nilpotent. 

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