Abstract Algebra: The definition of a Ring

Learn the definition of a ring, one of the central objects in abstract algebra. We give several examples to illustrate this concept including matrices and polynomials. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss new lessons from Socratica: http://bit.ly/1ixuu9W ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ We recommend the following textbooks: Dummit & Foote, Abstract Algebra 3rd Edition http://amzn.to/2oOBd5S Milne, Algebra Course Notes (available free online) http://www.jmilne.org/math/CourseNote... ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Ways to support our channel: ► Join our Patreon :   / socratica   ► Make a one-time PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.me/socratica ► We also accept Bitcoin @ 1EttYyGwJmpy9bLY2UcmEqMJuBfaZ1HdG9 Thank you! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Connect with us! Facebook:   / socraticastudios   Instagram:   / socraticastudios   Twitter:   / socratica   ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Teaching​ ​Assistant:​ ​​ ​Liliana​ ​de​ ​Castro Written​ ​&​ ​Directed​ ​by​ ​Michael​ ​Harrison Produced​ ​by​ ​Kimberly​ ​Hatch​ ​Harrison ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦