Let K = Q(i) denote the field of Gaussian numbers. Which of the following elements of OK are irreducible? 1+i, 3 – 7i, 5, 7, 12i, -4 + 5i.

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Let K =
Q(i) denote the field of Gaussian numbers.
Which of the following elements of OK are irreducible?
1+i,
3 – 7i,
5, 7,
12i,
-4 + 5i.
Note that 10 =
(3+ i)(3 – i) = 2 ·5. Is this an example of non-unique factorization in Z[i] ?
Give reasons for your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Let K = Q(i) denote the field of Gaussian numbers. Which of the following elements of OK are irreducible? 1+i, 3 – 7i, 5, 7, 12i, -4 + 5i. Note that 10 = (3+ i)(3 – i) = 2 ·5. Is this an example of non-unique factorization in Z[i] ? Give reasons for your answer.
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