Let K be a field. Observe that the polynomials in K[x] that are not zero and...

Let K be a field. Observe that the polynomials in K[x] that are not zero and not units are precisely the polynomials of positive degree.

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The question says that only units in polynomial ring K[x] are units in K. Since only polynomials of 0 degree are units in K[x].

Colby Messinger answered 1 year ago

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