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Prove the real numbers, R, contain a subring A with 1 ЄA and A maximal (under inclusion) with respect to the property that 1/2 not ЄA [Use Zorn's theorem].

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Prove the real numbers, R, contain a subring A with 1 and A maximal (under inclusion) with respect to the property that 1/2 [Use Zorn's theorem].

Zorn's lemma states that: every ...

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