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random(Ring) -- random element of a ring

Synopsis

Usage:
random R
Function: random
Inputs:
- R, a ring
Outputs:
- a ring element, a random element of the ring R
Optional inputs:
- MaximalRank => ...,

Description

random ZZ outputs a random integer from the closed interval bounded by -10 and 10.

i1 : random ZZ

o1 = -10

random QQ outputs a rational number whose numerator is a random integer from the closed interval bounded by -10 and 10 and whose denominator is a random integer from the closed interval bounded by 0 and 10.

i2 : random QQ

     4
o2 = -
     3

o2 : QQ

Note: not implemented yet for RR, CC, and polynomial rings.

See also

setRandomSeed -- set starting point for random number generator