Let F be a field of characteristic # 2. Let a and ß be roots of X2 - ae F(X) and X² − b e F(X), respectively. Show that (a + ß) is a root of X4-2 (a + b) X² + (a - b)².

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Section4.3: Zeros Of Polynomials
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Let F be a field of characteristic # 2. Let a
and ß be roots of X2 - ae F(X) and
X² − b e F(X), respectively. Show that
(a + ß) is a root of
X4-2 (a + b) X² + (a - b)².
Transcribed Image Text:Let F be a field of characteristic # 2. Let a and ß be roots of X2 - ae F(X) and X² − b e F(X), respectively. Show that (a + ß) is a root of X4-2 (a + b) X² + (a - b)².
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