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algcurves[homogeneous] - Make a polynomial in two variables homogeneous in three variables.
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Calling Sequence
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homogeneous(f, x, y, z)
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Parameters
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f
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polynomial in x and y
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x, y, z
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variables
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Description
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Algebraic curves are often represented using a polynomial in two variables, or as a homogeneous polynomial in three variables. This command converts a polynomial to the homogeneous representation.
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Examples
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Now one can convert back as follows:
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