For all x, y, z EF, if x + z = y + z, then x = y. . For all x, y, z E F \ {0}, if x z=yz, then x = y.

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【4) Prove “cancellation" for fields (without looking up the proofs):
(a) For all x, y, z ≤ F, if x + z = y + z, then x = y.
(b) For all x, y, z € F \ {0}, if x · z = y. z, then x = y.
Transcribed Image Text:【4) Prove “cancellation" for fields (without looking up the proofs): (a) For all x, y, z ≤ F, if x + z = y + z, then x = y. (b) For all x, y, z € F \ {0}, if x · z = y. z, then x = y.
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