* Richard Hennessy <rvh2007 at comcast.net> [2008-10-08 20:11:18 -0400]:
> I just know this way.
>
> rank(polytocompanion (a*x^4+x^3+b*x^2+c*x+d, x));
> -> 4
>
An easier way: hipow(a*x^4+b*x^3+c*x^2+d*x+e,x);
but if you are asking about a multivariable polynomial, then I don't
know.
Milan
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> To: "maxima" <maxima at math.utexas.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 1:31 PM
> Subject: how to find the order of a polynomial
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> Hi,
>
> I have been looking around but couldn't find it anywhere. Is there a function in maxima that will return the order of
> a given polynomial?
>
> Thanks
>
> Sonmez
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