(a) Let f(X)∈Q[X] be an irreducible polynomial of degree n,θ∈C a root of f, and K=Q(θ). Show that disc(f)=±NK/Q(f′(θ)).
(b) Now suppose f(X)=Xn+aX+b. Write down the matrix representing multiplication by f′(θ) with respect to the basis 1,θ,…,θn−1 for K. Hence show that
disc(f)=±((1−n)n−1an+nnbn−1)
(c) Suppose f(X)=X4+X+1. Determine OK. [You may quote any standard result, as long as you state it clearly.]