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LM    --    the leading monomial of a polynomial or ModuleElem

Syntax

LM(X: RINGELEM): RINGELEM LM(X: MODULEELEM): MODULEELEM

Description

This function returns the leading monomial of X. The monomial includes the coefficient. To get the leading term of P, (which does not included the coefficient), use LT .

Example

/**/ use R ::= QQ[x,y]; /**/ LM(3*x^2*y + y); 3*x^2*y

See Also

• LC
• LF
• LPP
• LT