Determine which of the polynomials below is (are) irreducible over Q.a. x5 + 9x4 + 12x2 + 6b. x4 + x + 1c. x4 + 3x2 + 3d. x5 + 5x2 + 1e. (5/2)x5 + (9/2)x4 + 15x3 + (3/7)x2 + 6x + 3/14

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Determine which of the polynomials below is (are) irreducible over Q.
a. x5 + 9x4 + 12x2 + 6
b. x4 + x + 1
c. x4 + 3x2 + 3
d. x5 + 5x2 + 1
e. (5/2)x5 + (9/2)x4 + 15x3 + (3/7)x2 + 6x + 3/14

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