probably it is "*" not )*)
Valerij Pipin wrote:
> In chapter 8 of The Maxima Book there is an interesting example about "part
> hacking" (section 8.11) . That example does not work for me. I have a problem
> even in the simpler case , say
> (C1) expr:x*y;
> (D1) x y
> (C2) if part(expr,0)=}*} then 1 else 0;
> (D2) 0
> (C3) part(expr,0);
> (D3) *
> The problem here is in part(expr,0)=}*} . Note, such a syntax was used in
> the book. I've never seen the possibilty to use }*}. Is documented
> somewhere? Sorry for stupid question, perhaps I overlooked some basics
> things.
>
> Best regards,
> Valerij
>
>
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