Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications · Problem 17.8.1

Integral Domains — Thomas Judson

Mathematics — Abstract Algebra · polynomial-factorization

Problem

Consider the polynomial x3−3x+4x^3 - 3x + 4. Compute the most thorough factorization of this polynomial over each of the following fields: (a) the finite field Z5\mathbb{Z}_5, (b) a finite field with 125 elements, (c) the rationals, (d) the real numbers and (e) the complex numbers. To do this, build the appropriate polynomial ring, and construct the polynomial as a member of this ring, and use the .factor() method.

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