Entire Algebraic Function
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Entire Algebraic Function
An entire algebraic function of n variables is a function that satisfies an equation of the form
yk + p1yk–1 + · · · + pk = 0
where p1, . . ., pk are polynomials in n variables. For example,
is an entire algebraic function, since y2 + 2x1x2y + 4 = 0.
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