Proving V+J=k[x] using induction for k with polynomial ring in n variables

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In summary, the conversation discusses using induction to prove that the sum of two sets, V and J, equals the polynomial ring in n variables over a field with q elements. The method involves using the notion of L_j, the sum of degrees of variables greater than q in a monomial, and showing that this holds for a given polynomial f in k[x]. The individual must then reduce all monomials in f with exponents greater than q in order to prove the statement.
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J=sum from i=1->n of <X_i^q - X_i>
V={polynomials f with deg in X_i < q)

k is a field with q elements. k[X] is the polynomial ring in "n" variables".

i am supposed to prove that V+J=k[x].

i was told that this could be done with induction for the number "k", by using the following notion.given a polynomial f E k[x]:

k0=the sum of L_j. j=1..."number of monomials".
L_j is the sum of of the "degrees" of the "indeterminates/variables" which are >q in monomial "j".

so L_j=sum of all s_i, where s_i > q. s_i are the exponents of the monomial which are >q.

so somehow i have to show that this is true for <k0 and then it is true for k0. or something like that?

does anyone know what I'm saying here? it might be a little confusing. just ask if there's anything you don't understand.
 
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[itex]$ k0=\sum\limits_{j\in \left\{ 1,...,\text{number of monomials}\right\} }L_{j}$[/itex]
 
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i was thinking that if given a polynomial f in k[x].

then if i reduce all monomials in f such that all exponents are < q. then the reduced f will be in V, not?
 

1. What is the significance of proving V+J=k[x]?

Proving V+J=k[x] has several implications in mathematics and science. It helps establish a relationship between two sets of numbers, V and J, and shows that their sum is equal to another set of numbers, k[x]. This can be useful in solving equations, analyzing data, and understanding mathematical concepts.

2. How is the proof for V+J=k[x] conducted?

The proof for V+J=k[x] is typically done using mathematical principles and equations. It involves manipulating the equations to show that the sum of V and J is equal to k[x] by using properties such as the distributive, commutative, and associative properties of addition.

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One example of a proof for V+J=k[x] could be as follows: Let V={1,2,3} and J={4,5,6}. We can write the sum of V and J as V+J={1,2,3,4,5,6}. Now, let k[x]={5,7,9}. Using the commutative property, we can rearrange the elements in V+J to get V+J={1,4,2,5,3,6}. This is equivalent to k[x], and thus we have proven that V+J=k[x].

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