sage: J.random_element().trace() in RLF
True
+ The trace is linear::
+
+ sage: set_random_seed()
+ sage: J = random_eja()
+ sage: x,y = J.random_elements(2)
+ sage: alpha = J.base_ring().random_element()
+ sage: (alpha*x + y).trace() == alpha*x.trace() + y.trace()
+ True
+
"""
P = self.parent()
r = P.rank()