what is symbolic manipulation??

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what is symbolic manipulation??

does ne1 know abt symbolic manipulation? i found it with regards to sofwares such as matlab.

2007-01-19 21:59:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Symbolic manipulation is the capability of mathematical computer applications to solve math expressions as we do, transforming, simplifying, etc. The alternative is the numerical manipulation.
A sample of symbolic manipulation is:
you write down
f(x) = x^2
and then when you ask f'(x) you obtain 2 x.

2007-01-19 23:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jano 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I guess its only exclusive to that program of yours, also I saw a website that said the term is used only in the recent years.

2007-01-19 22:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by Inquiry Complex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋