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5.1.74 leadcoef
Syntax:
leadcoef ( poly_expression )
leadcoef ( vector_expression )
Type:
- number
Purpose:
- returns the leading (or initial) coefficient of a polynomial or a vector
with respect to the monomial ordering.
Example:
| ring r=32003,(x,y,z),(c,ds);
poly f=x2+y+z3;
vector v=[2*x^10,f];
leadcoef(f);
==> 1
leadcoef(v);
==> 2
leadcoef(0);
==> 0
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See
lead;
leadexp;
leadmonom;
poly;
vector.
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