Prove in an integral domain, a prime element is always irreducible.

Elements Of Modern Algebra
8th Edition
ISBN:9781285463230
Author:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.4: Ordered Integral Domains
Problem 6E: 6. Prove that if is any element of an ordered integral domain then there exists an element such...
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