Factor• Factor[poly] factors a polynomial over the integers. • Factor applies only to the top level in an expression. You may have to apply Factor again to reach other levels.
• The exponents of variables need not be positive integers. Factor can deal with exponents that are linear combinations of symbolic expressions.
• When given a rational expression, Factor effectively first calls Together, then factors numerator and denominator.
• See also: ExpandAll, Simplify, SolveEquation.
Examples Using InstantCalculatorsHere is the InstantCalculator for the Factor function. Enter the parameters for your calculation and click Calculate to see the result.
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Entering Commands DirectlyYou can paste a template for this command via the Text Input button on the Factor Function Controller. Here are a few factored polynomials.
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This polynomial doesn't factor, so it returned unchanged.
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Here, we factor a polynomial in three variables with 195 terms.
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