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Prove that vp(a+b)=min⁡{vp(a),vp(b)}v_p(a+b)=\min\{v_p(a),v_p(b)\} if vp(a)≠vp(b)v_p(a)\neq v_p(b).

What can we say about vp(a+b)v_p(a+b) if vp(a)=vp(b)v_p(a)=v_p(b)?

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Prove that vp(ab)=vp(a)+vp(b)v_p(ab)=v_p(a)+v_p(b) for positive rational a,ba,b.

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We have only defined pp-adic valuation for positive rational numbers. What about negative rationals? How would you define vp(0)v_p(0)?

(Keep in mind the fundamental concept that when extending a definition, one tries to preserve as many properties as possible.)

Type a concept, like “slope” or “photosynthesis”.

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