algcurves[is_hyperelliptic] - Test if an algebraic curve is hyperelliptic
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Calling Sequence
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is_hyperelliptic(f, x, y)
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Parameters
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irreducible polynomial in x and y
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variable
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variable
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Description
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If the genus is less than 2, then the curve is not hyperelliptic and the output will be false. If the genus is 2, then the output will be true. For higher genus, the output can be true or false.
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