coerce

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coerce

$\begin{usage} coerce~n\\ n::\% \end{usage}$

Signature

coerce: Integer $\to$ %

$\begin{params} {\em n} & \htmlref{\texttt{Integer}}{Integer} & an integer \end{params}$

$\begin{retval} Returns $n$\ seen as an element of the ring. \end{retval}$

Manuel Bronstein 2000-12-13