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Questions tagged [math-software]
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Android application for rendering MathML or LaTeX
I am looking for an android application that will allow entering equations with my cellphone in the correct format
kprincipe
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Aleks buttons that aren't needed?
I'm solving a problem on it, and to the side it gives me the button for fraction formatting. The buttons it gives are different for each problem. Does the fact the it's there mean that the answer has some sort of fraction in it? Or would it give me…
windy401
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What software can I use to simplify mathematical expressions?
I have a relatively long mathematical expression that I would like to further simplify. The problem is that it is too long for the wolfram alpha that I have used so far. Is there another tool (better than wolfram) used among the community for this…
bajun65537
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Use LaTeX on Microsoft Word
I realized that in various mathematics textbooks, they all used the LaTeX style in mathematical equations. What software is used? I know if copy-paste from the LaTeX Equation Editor site is less efficient. Can I use a LaTeX template or something…
user516076
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Can you graph these kinds of equations with any free programs?
http://www.walkingrandomly.com/?p=19
I've been trying to find a way to graph this function without buying Mathematica but I haven't found a way. It might be possible with the free online Wolfram Alpha but I haven't succeeded with setting…
user265554
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Software or programming language used for math calculations?
Is there any software or programming lang for getting maths answers step by step?
When I type the question it should give a brief answer,
for example
when I type (2+2)*2
it should show me
(2+2)*2
=(4)*2
=8
and it should not be like…
Akash Preet
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Why can neither GeoGebra, nor MathWay solve this simple math problem?
$\frac{e^{0.75}}{-0.5^e+10000}$
This doesn't work either:
$\frac{2.72^{0.75}}{-0.5^{2.72}+10000}$
I can even solve it with a calculator.
Friend of Kim
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Software/library to compute order of element in a group
I need a software/library where I can define an arbitrary multiplicative group of integers modulo n (with large n), input an element, and obtain the order of that element in the group as output.
xhuliano
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I need to write a program that shall make a small number of mistakes every now and then.
For some reason, I need to have a program that will make a small no. of mistakes every now and then, and I should not know what mistakes it has made and when.
I do not need it to make multiple mistakes in one set(run of the algorithm), but rather I…
Chani
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Is there a document creator that allows for basic entry?
I am really not sure how to word this...
I'm wondering whether there is a program that allows for document writing, and works in a similar way to the Equation Editor in MS Word? (obviously without having to add equations ever time)
I'm completely…
Jack
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Projectile motion prolem
The graph of the equation
$$h= -at^2 + bt + c$$
which describes how the height, $h$ of a hit basketball changes over time which is $t$ is shown in the figure that is below
If You alter only the $c$ term in the given equation, which gives the…
A Cool Guy
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