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NumIndets

number of indeterminates

Syntax
NumIndets():INT
NumIndet(R:RING):INT

Description
This function returns the number of indeterminates of the current ring or of R.

Example
S ::= Q[x,y];
Use R ::= Q[x,y,z];
NumIndets();
3
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NumIndets(S);
2
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