[Maxima] factoring

[Richard Fateman]

Try solve(x^2+4,x);
 
 


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From: maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu [mailto:maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu]
On Behalf Of J. Simons
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:50 PM
To: maxima at math.utexas.edu
Subject: [Maxima] factoring


L.S.,
 
Is there already a direct method in Maxima to factor an expression with
respect to one variable, using complex numbers, 
including radicals. 
 
For example :
How can I factoring  x^2+4  or x^2-2x+4 in a direct way ?
 
Thanks for your answer!
 
José Simons

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