Show that the polynomial 1+x+x² +...+xP-1 . where p is a prime number, is irreducible over the field of rational numbers.

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Section8.4: Zeros Of A Polynomial
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Show that the polynomial 1+x+x² +...+xP-1 , where
p is a prime number, is irreducible over the field of
rational numbers.
Transcribed Image Text:Show that the polynomial 1+x+x² +...+xP-1 , where p is a prime number, is irreducible over the field of rational numbers.
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