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LM

the leading monomial of a polynomial or vector
Syntax

LM(P:POLY or VECTOR):same type as P


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

Example
Use R ::= Q[x,y];
LM(3x^2y+y);
3x^2y
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LM(Vector(2x,y));
Vector(2x, 0)
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LT(Vector(2x,y));
Vector(x, 0)
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