algebraic


Let B be a ring with a subring A. An element xB is algebraic over A if there exist elements a1,,anA, with an0, such that

anxn+an-1xn-1++a1x+a0=0.

An element xB is transcendental over A if it is not algebraic.

The ring B is algebraic over A if every element of B is algebraic over A.

Title algebraic
Canonical name Algebraic1
Date of creation 2013-03-22 12:07:50
Last modified on 2013-03-22 12:07:50
Owner djao (24)
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Author djao (24)
Entry type Definition
Classification msc 13B02
Related topic AlgebraicExtension
Defines transcendental