What Are the Units in the Ring F[x] for a Field F?

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Oct 14, 2005

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If F is a field obtain all the units in F[x]?

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Oct 14, 2005

Hurkyl

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Well, this sounds like homework... so what have you tried on this problem? Have you at least come up with any ideas on how to approach it, no matter how stupid it may seem?

Oct 14, 2005

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In particular: What is the definition of "Field" and what is the definition of "unit"?

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