numgens(Monoid) -- number of generators of a monoid

Synopsis

• Function: numgens

• Usage:

  numgens M

• Inputs:
  • M, a monoid
• Outputs:
  • an integer, number of generators of M

Description

i1 : M = monoid[x_1..x_10];

i2 : numgens M

o2 = 10

See also

• monoid -- make or retrieve a monoid