Concept explainers
To find: The prime polynomials from the list.
Answer to Problem 5STP
The correct option is D.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The polynomials are given as:
Solving the polynomial A:
Since, the polynomial is factorized, therefore, it is not a prime polynomial.
Solving the polynomial B:
Since, it is factorized, therefore, it is not a prime polynomials.
Solving the polynomial C:
Since, it is also factorized so it is not a prime polynomial.
Solving the polynomial D:
Factorizing the above polynomial is not possible, hence it is a prime polynomial.
Therefore, the correct option is D.
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