The square of a formal laurent series

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Let [tex]F[/tex] be a field. Let [tex]c \in F[/tex].

I am trying to show that if
[tex]c = f^2[/tex] where [tex]f\in F[[x]][/tex], then [tex]f\in F[/tex].

So I am able to get rid of the terms with negative exponent. So now I'm left with a formal power series. Anyone knows how to do this? Thanks!
 
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