Matlab: Converting a vector to syms?

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The discussion focuses on converting a vector in MATLAB, specifically the vector Z = [2 3], into a symbolic expression represented as (Z-2)*(Z+3). Users suggest that while there is no built-in function for this conversion, creating a custom function is a viable solution. It is clarified that the polynomial (Z-2)*(Z+3) corresponds to the coefficients [1 1 -6], not the original vector.

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Matlab: Converting a vector to syms??

Hi Guys,

I have a vector in the following form:
Z = [2 3]

I want it to be displayed as (Z-2)*(Z+3). Is there any function in Matlab to do this? I searched help files and don't see any way of achieving this other than a loop.

Thanks in advance for the help!
 
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I think you have to create your own function for this one. Shouldn't be difficult.
The polynomial (Z-2)*(Z+3) is not equivalent to the vector [2 3] but to [1 1 -6].

But who knows. I'm not familier with symbolic computation.
 

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