1. In this exercise we will prove that Z[√-5] is an integral domain but not a unique factorisation domain (UFD). Show that for any integer m, the set Z√√m] = {a+b√√m: a, b = Z} is a subring of the field C. Use this to conclude that Z[√√m] is an integral domain.

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1. In this exercise we will prove that Z[√-5] is an integral domain but not a
unique factorisation domain (UFD).
Show that for any integer m, the set
Z√√m] = {a+b√√m: a, b = Z}
is a subring of the field C. Use this to conclude that Z[√√m] is an integral
domain.
Transcribed Image Text:1. In this exercise we will prove that Z[√-5] is an integral domain but not a unique factorisation domain (UFD). Show that for any integer m, the set Z√√m] = {a+b√√m: a, b = Z} is a subring of the field C. Use this to conclude that Z[√√m] is an integral domain.
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