Question about finite extensions

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A hint to an exercise in my textbook says "Since $B/F$ is finite, it is algebraic, and there are elements $α_1,...,α_n$ with $B=F(α_1,...,α_n)$."

I understand that if $B/F$ is a finite extension then $B$ is algebraic. But why does $B$ being algebraic imply that $B=F(α_1,...,α_n)$?

Thanks in advance!