Abstract algebra/Algebras

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Let R be a ring. An R-algebra is a pair (f,S) where f:RS is a ring homomorphism. By convention, if R is a commutative ring with multiplicative identity, then f should preserve that identity. An R-algebra homomorphism h:(f,S)(g,T) is a ring homomorphism so that gh=f.