Factoring x^5+x^4+1 but with only 0, 1, & 2 @blackpenredpen

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

We will how how to factor x^5+x^4+1 in Z mod 3. That is, the coefficients of the polynomials have to be 0, 1, or 2. This is kind of the problem you will do in an abstract algebra class. Pretty fun, enjoy!
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