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See also: SINCOS
FACTOR
Type: Command
Description:
Factorizes a polynomial or an integer:
• The fimction expresses a polynomial as the product
of in’educible polynomials.
• The fimction expresses an integer as the product of
prime numbers.
Access:
Algebra, 0{ALG)
Input: An expression or an integer.
Output:
The factorized expression, or the integer expressed as
the product of prime numbers.
Flags:
Exact mode must be set (flag -105 clear).
Numeric mode must not be set (flag -03 clear).
Example:
Factorize the following:
x*" + 5x + 6
Command:
FACTOR(X^2+5*X+6)
Result:
(X+2)(X+3)
See also: EXPAND
FACTORMOD
Type:
Fimction
Description:
Factorizes a polynomial modulo the current modulus.
The modulus must be less tlian 100, and a prime number.
Access:
Arithmetic, RiSTH) modulo
Input:
The expression to be factorized.
Output:
The factorized expression modulo the current modulus.
Flags:
Exact mode must be set (flag -105 clear).
Numeric mode must not be set (flag -03 clear).
Example:
Factorize the following expression modulo the default
modulus, 3.
0+2
Computer Algebra Commands
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