What Is the Correct Classification of Rings in Integral Domain Classes?

In summary, the smallest class for the given rings is: a. euclidean b. euclidean c. integral d. integral e. euclidean f. unique factor g. principal ideal h. integral.
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Homework Statement


Put the following rings in the smallest class: a. Z b.[tex]Z[/tex]5 c. Q d. Z5[x] e. Z f. Z[[tex]\sqrt{}-5[/tex]] g. Z[x] h. Q[x]

Homework Equations


four class are euclidean [tex]\subset[/tex] principal ideal [tex]\subset[/tex] unique factorization [tex]\subset[/tex] integral


The Attempt at a Solution


What I got for the following was a. euclidean b. euclidean c integral d integral e euclidean f. unique factor g. unique factor h. integral... however I am not sure on b, c, and g please help
 
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Your attempt at a solution is mostly correct. Here are some additional explanations for the remaining items:

b. Z5 is a field, so it satisfies all four properties and can be placed in the smallest class.
c. Q is also a field, so it satisfies all four properties and can be placed in the smallest class.
g. Z[x] is a unique factorization domain, but not a principal ideal domain. Therefore, it should be placed in the second smallest class (principal ideal).
 

FAQ: What Is the Correct Classification of Rings in Integral Domain Classes?

What is an integral domain class?

An integral domain class is a mathematical concept that describes a set of elements with two binary operations, addition and multiplication, that follow certain rules. These rules include closure, associativity, commutativity, and distributivity. Additionally, every element in an integral domain class has a unique multiplicative inverse.

What are some examples of integral domain classes?

Some examples of integral domain classes include the set of integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. Other examples include the set of polynomials with real coefficients and the set of matrices with real entries.

How are integral domain classes different from other mathematical structures?

Integral domain classes are different from other mathematical structures, such as fields or rings, because they have the additional property of having no zero divisors. This means that for any two non-zero elements, their product will always be non-zero.

What are some applications of integral domain classes?

Integral domain classes have many applications in mathematics and science, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and coding theory. They are also used in computer science and engineering for error-correcting codes and cryptography.

How are integral domain classes related to the concept of divisibility?

Integral domain classes are closely related to the concept of divisibility. In an integral domain class, an element a divides an element b if there exists an element c such that b = ac. This is similar to the concept of divisibility in the natural numbers, where a divides b if b is a multiple of a. However, in an integral domain class, division is not always possible, as there may be elements that do not have a multiplicative inverse.

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