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Elements Of Modern Algebra
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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.1: Polynomials Over A Ring
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f. Let a EC be algebraic over Q of degree n. If f(a)=0 for nonzero f(x) = Q[x], then
(degree f(x)) ≥ n.
g. Let a EC be algebraic over Q of degree n. If f(a) = 0 for nonzero f(x) = R[x], then
(degree f(x)) ≥ n.
h. Every nonconstant polynomial in F[x] has a zero in some extension field of F.
i. Every nonconstant polynomial in F[x] has a zero in every extension field of F.
Transcribed Image Text:f. Let a EC be algebraic over Q of degree n. If f(a)=0 for nonzero f(x) = Q[x], then (degree f(x)) ≥ n. g. Let a EC be algebraic over Q of degree n. If f(a) = 0 for nonzero f(x) = R[x], then (degree f(x)) ≥ n. h. Every nonconstant polynomial in F[x] has a zero in some extension field of F. i. Every nonconstant polynomial in F[x] has a zero in every extension field of F.
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