= Computer algebra system
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A Computer Algebra System (CAS) is a software program designed to perform symbolic mathematics. Unlike traditional numerical computation software that deals primarily with approximations, a CAS manipulates mathematical expressions in symbolic form, allowing for exact solutions and a range of algebraic manipulations. Some of the core functionalities of a CAS include: 1. **Symbolic Manipulation**: It can perform algebraic operations such as simplification, expansion, factoring, and polynomial division.
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