Abstract Algebra II · Rings, ideals, quotient rings, and homomorphisms

Kernel of evaluation at a point

Problem

Let $F$ be a field and $a\in F$. Prove that the kernel of $\operatorname{ev}_a:F[x]\to F$ is the principal ideal $(x-a)$.

Use division by the monic polynomial $x-a$.

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