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Collect

Collect[expr, x]
collects together terms involving the same powers of objects matching x.

Collect[expr, {x1, x2, ...}]
collects together terms that involve the same powers of objects matching , , ....

Collect[expr, var, h]
applies h to the expression that forms the coefficient of each term obtained.

Details and OptionsDetails and Options

  • Collect[expr, x] effectively writes expr as a polynomial in x or a fractional power of x.
  • Collect[expr, x, Simplify] can be used to simplify each coefficient separately.
  • Collect automatically threads over lists in expr, as well as equations, inequalities and logic functions.
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