Need example from number theory

JOSEPH SHIPMAN joeshipman at aol.com
Sat Aug 28 11:40:08 EDT 2021


What is an example of a theorem of number theory which has a well-known proof *suitable for undergraduates*, that uses the Axiom of Choice in a way that is not obviously unnecessary?

We know that AC can be eliminated from the proof of any arithmetical statement, but I’d like an example I can easily explain.

— JS



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