Let be the following set of rational numbers: Consider the algebraic structure (R2, +, ·), where + and · are the sum and product common between numbers. Briefly explain why (R, +, ·) is not a field.

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Let be the following set of rational numbers:

Consider the algebraic structure (R2, +, ·), where + and · are the sum and product
common between numbers. Briefly explain why (R, +, ·) is not a field.
 
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Transcribed Image Text:= {² €Q | PEZ, n=N} {₁ 2n R₂ = R2
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