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Why the nth-root function is not a rational function |
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| Authors: | David E. Dobbs |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USAdobbs@math.utk.edu |
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| Keywords: | nth root rational function linear function linear independence finite field characteristic polynomial degree primitive root Lagrange's theorem |