10. Let I = {(a, 0)| a eZ}. Show that I is a prime ideal, but not a maximal ideal of the ring Z×Z.

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Section6.4: Maximal Ideals (optional)
Problem 4E: Show that the ideal is a maximal ideal of .
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Let I = {(a, 0)| a eZ}. Show that I is a prime ideal, but not a maximal ideal of the
ring Z×Z.
Transcribed Image Text:10. Let I = {(a, 0)| a eZ}. Show that I is a prime ideal, but not a maximal ideal of the ring Z×Z.
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