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Let $E$ be an elliptic curve with a $p$-torsion point. Denote this point by $P$. Why does is isogeny $\phi: E \rightarrow E/\langle P \rangle$ of degree $p$?

I do know that if $\phi$ is separable, then the degree is the order of the kernel which is $\#\langle P\rangle = p$. This gives the right answer but I'm not sure on how to show separability.

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    One way to show separability is by looking at the associated extension of function fields. What is the function field of $E/\langle P \rangle$ (considered as a subfield of $K(E)$ via $\phi$) and how is it constructed?2012-12-19

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