1. Let Z[√2] = {s+t√2 | s,t € Z}. Show that Z[√2] is a subring of R and that 1 + √2 is a unit in Z[√2].

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1. Let
Z[√2] = {s+ t√2 | s,t € Z}.
Show that Z[√2] is a subring of R and that 1 + √2 is a unit in Z[√2].
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let Z[√2] = {s+ t√2 | s,t € Z}. Show that Z[√2] is a subring of R and that 1 + √2 is a unit in Z[√2].
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For the proof that 1 + sqrt(2) is a unit, if c is 1 and d is -1 does that not make (1+ sqrt(2))(c + dsqrt(2)) = -1 not 1. Does this not mak the solution incorrect? 

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