Prove that Let T be a linear operator on V, and suppose that the minimal polynomial for T is irreducible over the scalar field F. Then T is semi-simple.

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Prove that Let T be a linear operator on V, and suppose that the minimal polynomial for T is irreducible over the scalar field F. Then T is semi-simple.

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