Try solve(x^2+4,x);
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From: maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu [mailto:maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu]
On Behalf Of J. Simons
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:50 PM
To: maxima at math.utexas.edu
Subject: factoring
L.S.,
Is there already a direct method in Maxima to factor an expression with
respect to one variable, using complex numbers,
including radicals.
For example :
How can I factoring x^2+4 or x^2-2x+4 in a direct way ?
Thanks for your answer!
Jos? Simons