Linear Algebra MT23, Integral domains
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What is an integral domain?
A non-zero ring s.t. if $a, b \in R$ and $ab = 0$, then either $a = 0$ or $b = 0$.
Quickly prove that all fields are integral domains.
\[\begin{aligned}
&ab = 0 \quad\text{wlog assume } a \ne 0\\
\implies& a^{-1}ab = a^{-1}0 \\
\implies& b = 0
\end{aligned}\]