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gop
May15-10, 09:55 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

L is the splitting field generated by x^2+x+1 (over \mathbb{Q})
a) Is \sqrt{-3} an element of L?
b) Is sqrt(-3) an element of \mathbb{Q}(a), where a is a complex root of x^3+x+1?


2. Relevant equations


3. The attempt at a solution

Really no idea.

VeeEight
May15-10, 11:14 PM
You should start by finding the roots of the given polynomials.