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Cymath: Week 1 Recitation Connor Makowski

This document provides an overview of the key functions and syntax for using Cymath, a software for algebra and calculus. It explains how to graph equations, find intercepts and roots, solve equations and systems of equations, take derivatives of various orders, and find partial derivatives. Examples are given for each function type to demonstrate the proper syntax. Special cases for functions like natural log, base e, pi, and trigonometric functions are also outlined. The document encourages users to provide feedback or questions using the discussion section. Attribution is given for the source of the content and any images.

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Cymath: Week 1 Recitation Connor Makowski

This document provides an overview of the key functions and syntax for using Cymath, a software for algebra and calculus. It explains how to graph equations, find intercepts and roots, solve equations and systems of equations, take derivatives of various orders, and find partial derivatives. Examples are given for each function type to demonstrate the proper syntax. Special cases for functions like natural log, base e, pi, and trigonometric functions are also outlined. The document encourages users to provide feedback or questions using the discussion section. Attribution is given for the source of the content and any images.

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Cymath

Week 1 Recitation
Cymath.com

Connor Makowski
ctl.mit.edu

Using Cymath
Cymath is a great software that can help you
with algebra and calculus
It provides helpful step by step walkthroughs
for each problem
It accepts a variety of inputs

x^2+2x-1
x^2+2*x-1

Note: This is the only


form that edX will accept
in formula based
equations.
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Graphing
Syntax

Graph

Examples

Graph 4x-3
Other option: Graph y=4x-3

Graph x^2+2x-3

Roots / Intercepts
Syntax

Intercepts
0=

Examples

Intercepts y=x^2+2x-9
0 = x^3-x^2-x

Solving Equations
Syntax

Solve (enter equation) for (variable)


Optional: No syntax needed

Examples

Solve 3=4x-5 for x


3=4x-5

Solving a System of Equations


Syntax

(Equation 1);(Equation 2);...

Examples

x+y=3;x-y=1
x+y+z=4;x-y+z=7;x+y-z=15

Derivatives
Syntax

Differentiate (equation) for (specify variable)


Optional: Differentiate (equation)

Example

Differentiate x^2+3x-1 for x


Differentiate x^2+3x-1

Second Derivative
Syntax

Differentiate (Equation) for x for x

Example

Differentiate x^3-3x^2 for x for x

Partial Derivatives
Syntax

Differentiate (Equation) for (specify variable)

Examples

Differentiate xy^2 for y


Differentiate xy^2 for x

Partial Derivatives Continued


Syntax

Differentiate (equation) for (var1) for (var2)...

Examples

Differentiate x^2*y^2 for x for y


Differentiate x^5*y^5+x^2*y for x for y

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Special Cases
Natural Log

Ln(x)

Base of natural log

Pi

pi

Other Trigonometric functions

As normally used: Sin(x) Cos(x) Tan(x)


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Questions, Comments, Suggestions?


Use the Discussion!

Margaret - Relaxing under the maximum point of


the blanket curve
conmak@mit.edu

ctl.mit.edu

Sources and Image Information


https://www.cymath.com/

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