2. (a) Let de Z\ {0, 1} be square-free. Let a € Z[√] \ {0} and assume that N(a) is a prime number. Show that a is an irreducible element of Z[√]. (b) Hence find an irreducible element of Z[2] which is not real.

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Chapter8: Polynomials
Section8.6: Algebraic Extensions Of A Field
Problem 14E
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2. (a) Let de Z\ {0, 1} be square-free. Let a € Z[√] \ {0} and assume that N(a)
is a prime number. Show that a is an irreducible element of Z[√].
(b) Hence find an irreducible element of Z[2] which is not real.
Transcribed Image Text:2. (a) Let de Z\ {0, 1} be square-free. Let a € Z[√] \ {0} and assume that N(a) is a prime number. Show that a is an irreducible element of Z[√]. (b) Hence find an irreducible element of Z[2] which is not real.
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