Trivial (?) alg. geometry problem

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The discussion focuses on the generators of the ideal I(Y) for a finite set of points Y = Q_1, Q_2, ..., Q_r in affine space A^n. The user proposes that the generators can be expressed as a product of functions f_{k,i} belonging to the ideals I(Q_k), where I(Q_i) is defined as (X_1 - Q_{i,1}, ..., X_n - Q_{i,n}). The conversation highlights the complexity of the notation and seeks clarification on the proposed solution.

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Trivial (!?) alg. geometry problem

Homework Statement


Consider Y=Q_1,Q_2,\ldots,Q_r \subset \mathbb{A}^n, a finite set of r different points. What are the generators of the ideal I(Y)

The Attempt at a Solution



Knowing that I(Q_i)=(X_1-Q_{i,1},\ldots,X_n-Q_{i,n}) and so on, my guess would be that the solution is something like
(\prod_{k=1}^r f_{k,i}), 1 \leq i \leq n with f_{k,i} \in I(Q_k)

It seems kind of messed. Any ideas?
 
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My notation is too messy?
 

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