You might also consider "most accurate in terms of roundoff" as an
objective.
Try using horner, factor, optimize.
RJF
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From: maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu [mailto:maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu]
On Behalf Of Dave Gee
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 2:20 AM
To: Maxima
Subject: Expression Minimsation
Hi,
I have a question about getting expressions into their shortest, most
readable form.