Prove this: $\mathbb Z[i]/(1+2i)\simeq\mathbb Z_5$

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$$\mathbb Z[i]/(1+2i)\simeq\mathbb Z_5$$

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Consider the homomorphism $$\phi:\Bbb Z[i]\rightarrow\Bbb Z_5\\a+bi\mapsto a^2+b^2$$

Show that:

  • $\ker(\phi)=(1+2i)$
  • $\phi$ is surjective