Mathematics Homework Solutions
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Ideals and Factor Rings : Prime Ideal
Problem:
Let R be a commutative ring.
Show that every maximal ideal of R is prime and if R is finite, show that every prime ideal is maximal.
ALSO is every prime ideal of Z(integers) maximal? Why?
A proof involving a prime ideal is provided.
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