20.3 - The GCD of Polynomials Over Fields
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Define the GCD of two polynomials.
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of GCD from integers.
Give an example of an irreducible polynomial.
💡 Hint: Consider polynomials you cannot factor over a given field.
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What is the GCD of two polynomials?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'greatest' means.
A polynomial is irreducible if:
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of irreducibility.
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Find the GCD of x^4 - 1 and x^2 - 1 using polynomial division.
💡 Hint: Start the division process carefully.
Show that the polynomial 3x^3 + 6x^2 + 3x is reducible. Factor it completely.
💡 Hint: Look for common factors first!
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