The polynomial r·X - 1, whose root in an extension inverts r.
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The localization R[1/r] is R-algebra isomorphic to R[X]/(rX - 1).
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R[X]/(rX-1) is a localization of R away from r.
The image of r times the adjoined root is 1 in R[X]/(rX - 1).
The hyperbola defining polynomial X·Y - 1 as a polynomial in Y over k[X].
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The hyperbola coordinate ring is the localization of k[X] at X.
The defining relation xy = 1 in the hyperbola coordinate ring.
Over a field, the powers of X are non-zero-divisors in k[X].
Over a field, the hyperbola coordinate ring k[X, X⁻¹] is an integral domain.
The defining polynomial of the projective conic X·Y = Z² in P^2.
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The genus-degree formula for a smooth plane curve of degree d: g = (d-1)(d-2)/2.
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A smooth conic (degree 2 plane curve) has genus zero.
Bridge identifying the conic's genus (from the degree formula) with the Riemann-Roch genus
RiemannRoch.genus 2.