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3.9.2. Evaluation of Polynomials
Polynomials may be evaluated using the function 'Subst'.  More
generally, 'Subst' allows one to substitute polynomials from the
current ring for the indeterminates of a given polynomial.  If
substitutions are to be made for each indeterminate, in order, it is
easier to use 'Eval'.  For more general substitutions, see 'Image'.

Example

Use R ::= Q[x,y,z];
F := x+y+z;
Eval(F,[2,1]); -- let x=2 and y=1 in F
z + 3
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Subst(F,[[x,2],[y,1]]);  -- the same thing using 'Subst'
z + 3
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Subst(F,y,1); -- the syntax is easier when substituting for a single 
              -- indeterminate
x + z + 1
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Subst(F,[[y,x-y],[z,2]]);  -- substitute x-y for y and 2 for z
2x - y + 2
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