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It

variable containing the last result

Syntax 
It

Description
It is a top-level SYSTEM VARIABLE containing the last result computed but not assigned. It is the CoCoA equivalent to GAP's last .

When CoCoA evaluates a standalone expression, the result is assigned to the system variable named It (and then printed as if in a println command). You may use It in expressions just like any other variable.

Example 
/**/  1+1; -- standalone expression ==> result is saved in "It".
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/**/  It;
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/**/  It+1;
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/**/  It;
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/**/  X := 17;  -- assignment is not a standalone expression, "It" is unchanged
/**/  It;
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/**/  X+It;
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