Let u be a unit in a ring R. Show that u divides x, for all x in R. (that is, show that x uy for some y in R).

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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.1: Definition Of A Ring
Problem 37E: 37. Let and be elements in a ring. If is a zero divisor, prove that either or is a zero...
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Let u be a unit in a ring R. Show that u divides x, for all x in R.
(that is, show that x uy for some y in R).
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