Let F be a field and α an element not in F such that α^3 - 3α + 2 = 0. Consider the field extension F(α) which consists of all elements of the form a + bα + cα^2, where a, b, and c are elements of F. Find the multiplicative inverse of the element 2 + α in the field F(α).

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Let F be a field and α an element not in F such that α^3 - 3α + 2 = 0. Consider the field extension F(α) which consists of all elements of the form a + bα + cα^2, where a, b, and c are elements of F.

Find the multiplicative inverse of the element 2 + α in the field F(α).

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