Edited on Fri Jun-06-08 12:36 AM by Geddy Lee (that's right: Geddy Lee!)
But it doesn't quite work, because you're assuming that the ring of integers that you're working over has unique factorization. The problem is, that might not be the case.
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion
board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules
page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the
opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.