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coefficient


Usage

coefficient(L, m)
coefficient(p, m)


Parameter Type Description
L ${\mathbb{Q}}[n,E]$ A difference operator
p ${\mathbb{Q}}[n]$ A polynomial
m ${\mathbb{Z}}$ An exponent


Returns

Returns the coefficient of $E^m$ in $L$ or the coefficient of $x^m$ in $p$.


See Also

degree



Manuel Bronstein 2002-09-04