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IsMaximal

maximality test

Syntax
IsMaximal(I: IDEAL): BOOL

Description
This function determines whether an ideal is maximal. (Not yet implemented for small characteristic)

Example
/**/ Use P ::= QQ[x,y,z];
/**/ IsMaximal(ideal(x^2+1, (x-5*y+4*z), z^3+z-1));
true 
/**/ IsMaximal(ideal(x^2+1, (x-5*y+4*z)*(y-3), z^3+z-1));
false

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