Ring Theory: Proving Subrings and Ring Generation

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This discussion focuses on two key questions regarding ring theory. The first question addresses the intersection of all subrings containing a subset A of a ring R, demonstrating that this intersection is itself a subring of R. The second question establishes that the sets ∅, {0}, and {1} generate the same ring in R when 1 is not equal to 0. Both questions emphasize fundamental properties of subrings and ring generation.

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Two questions

(1)For R a ring and A a subset of R, let s(A) denote the set of all subrings of R that contain A (including R itself). Show that the intersection of all these subrings is itself a subring of R.

(2)Suppose that 1 is not equal to 0 in R. Show that the sets , {0} and {1} all generate the same ring in R.


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Poirot said:
Two questions

(1)For R a ring and A a subset of R, let s(A) denote the set of all subrings of R that contain A (including R itself). Show that the intersection of all these subrings is itself a subring of R.

(2)Suppose that 1 is not equal to 0 in R. Show that the sets , {0} and {1} all generate the same ring in R.



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1) Check whether the following conditions are met:
a) 0 is in s(A)
b) a - b is in s(A) whenever a and b are in s(A)
c) ab is in s(A) whenever a and b is are in s(A)
 

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