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Polynomial of degree n in A[X] without roots in A

Source: Romanian District Olympiad 2006, Grade 12, Problem 3

March 11, 2006
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Problem Statement

Prove that if AA is a commutative finite ring with at least two elements and nn is a positive integer, then there exists a polynomial of degree nn with coefficients in AA which does not have any roots in AA.