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%s

A variable used to define polynomials.

Syntax

%s

Description

%s is the polynomial in the real cases by default, s = poly(0, "s"). This variable is used to create polynomials.

Example

p = %s^2 + 2 * %s +1
roots(p)
coeff(p)

s = poly(0, "s");
p1 = s^2 + 2*s +1
roots(p1)
coeff(p1)

See also

  • poly — Polynomial definition from given roots or coefficients, or characteristic to a square matrix.
  • coeff — coefficients of matrix polynomial
  • roots — roots of polynomials
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