(i) If m / ±1 is a square-free integer prove Xn-m is irreducible in Q[X]. (ii) Prove that for every prime integer p the polynomial XP-1+XP-2+...+X+1 is irreducible in Q [X]. (iii) Prove that X4 - X-4 is irreducible in Z[X]. 8.

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8. (i) If m / ±1 is a square-free integer prove Xn-m is irreducible in Q[X].
(ii) Prove that for every prime integer p the polynomial XP-1 + XP-2+...+X+1 is irreducible
in Q [X].
(iii) Prove that X4 - X - 4 is irreducible in Z[X].
Transcribed Image Text:8. (i) If m / ±1 is a square-free integer prove Xn-m is irreducible in Q[X]. (ii) Prove that for every prime integer p the polynomial XP-1 + XP-2+...+X+1 is irreducible in Q [X]. (iii) Prove that X4 - X - 4 is irreducible in Z[X].
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