If the degree of field extension is a prime number, the extension is simple

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Let $L$ be an extension field of $K$. Suppose that the degree $[L:K]$ is a prime number. How to show that $L$ is a simple extension of $K$?

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Hint: If $a\in L$, what are the possible values of $[K(a):K]$?