Prove that Z[i]/(5) is not a field. Prove that Z[i]/(3) is a field and determine its characteristic.

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Chapter6: More On Rings
Section6.3: The Characteristic Of A Ring
Problem 8E: 8. Prove that the characteristic of a field is either 0 or a prime.
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Prove that Z[i]/(5) is not a field.
Prove that Z[i]/(3) is a field and determine its characteristic.
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Transcribed Image Text:7. (а) Prove that Z[i]/(5) is not a field. Prove that Z[i]/(3) is a field and determine its characteristic. (b) 8.
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