Let K be an extension of F. Suppose that E1 and E2 are contained inK and are extensions of F. If [E1:F] and [E2:F] are both prime,show that E1 = E2 or E1 ∩ E2 = F.

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Let K be an extension of F. Suppose that E1 and E2 are contained in
K and are extensions of F. If [E1:F] and [E2:F] are both prime,
show that E1 = E2 or E1 ∩ E2 = F.

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Given: K is extension of F. E1 and E2 are contained in K and are extension of F. 
To show : E1=E2  or  E1E2=F

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