Let E = {a + bi : a, b ∈ Z, b is even}. 1. A subring S of a ring R is called an ideal of R if sr, rs ∈ S for all s ∈ S and for all r ∈ R. Is S an ideal of Z[i]? Justify answer.

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Section6.1: Ideals And Quotient Rings
Problem 1E: Exercises Let I be a subset of ring R. Prove that I is an ideal of R if and only if I is nonempty...
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Let E = {a + bi : a, b ∈ Z, b is even}.

1. A subring S of a ring R is called an ideal of R if sr, rs ∈ S for all s ∈ S and for all
r ∈ R. Is S an ideal of Z[i]? Justify answer.

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