Degree of the extension field

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Aren't we supposed to know the degree of the field extension to solve this problem? Did I miss something?

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The answer will depend on whether or not $\alpha \in F$.

Hint: a polynomial of degree $2$ or $3$ is irreducible over a given field if and only if it has no roots.