20.5 - Irreducible Polynomials
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of an irreducible polynomial?
💡 Hint: Think about polynomials contributing to factorization.
Identify whether (x² + 3) is irreducible in real numbers.
💡 Hint: Consider possible factor pairs.
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What is an irreducible polynomial?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of irreducibility.
True or False: All polynomials are reducible.
💡 Hint: Recall examples of irreducible polynomials.
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Determine the irreducibility of the polynomial p(x) = x³ + x² + 1 in Z₂ and justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Test it against available values in Z₂.
Given q(x) = x⁴ + 2x² + 1, prove it is reducible in Z₄.
💡 Hint: Factor it step-by-step.
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