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Wolfram|Alpha has broad knowledge and deep computational power when it comes to math. Whether it be
arithmetic, algebra, calculus, di erential equations or anything in between, Wolfram|Alpha is up to the
challenge. Get help with math homework, solve specific math problems or find information on mathematical
subjects and topics.
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Elementary Math
Do basic arithmetic. Work with fractions, percentages
and similar fundamentals. Solve place value and word
problems.
Do basic arithmetic:
125 + 375
1/4 * (4 - 1/2)
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Algebra
Find roots of and expand, factor or simplify
mathematical expressions—everything from
polynomials to fields and groups.
Solve an equation:
x^3 - 4x^2 + 6x - 24 = 0
Factor a polynomial:
Simplify an expression:
1/(1+sqrt(2))
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Compute an integral:
Calculate a derivative:
y'' + y = 0
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Geometry
Compute the properties of geometric objects of various
kinds in 2, 3 or higher dimensions. Explore and apply
ideas from many subfields of geometry.
dodecahedron
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Di erential Equations
Solve di erential equations of any order. Examine
solutions and plots of the solution families. Specify
initial conditions to find exact solutions.
y'' + y = 0
f'(t) = f(t)^2 + 1
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Plot a function:
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Numbers
Work with various kinds of numbers. Check for
membership in larger sets, such as the rationals or the
transcendental numbers. Convert between bases.
pi to 1000 digits
219 to binary
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Trigonometry
Perform trigonometric calculations and explore
properties of trigonometric functions and identities.
sin(pi/5)
sin x + cos x = 1
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Linear Algebra
Explore and compute properties of vectors, matrices
and vector spaces.
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Number Theory
Analyze integers; subsets of the integers, including the
prime numbers; and related ideas.
factor 70560
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Discrete Mathematics
Explore sequences and recurrences, solve common
problems in combinatorics and compute properties of
graphs and lattices.
Solve a recurrence:
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Complex Analysis
Analyze functions and expressions containing imaginary
numbers or complex variables.
e^z
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Applied Mathematics
Perform numerical analysis and optimization of systems
and objects, including packing and covering of objects
and control systems.
maximize x(1-x)e^x
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P && (Q || R)
Generate a Venn diagram:
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Mathematical Functions
Examine the properties of mathematical functions, such
as continuity, surjectivity and parity. Utilize notable
special functions or number theoretic functions.
d/dx Si(x)^2
phi(110)
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Mathematical Definitions
Make queries about various definitions and descriptions
in mathematics.
tangram
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Famous Math Problems
Gather information about famous problems,
conjectures, theorems and paradoxes. Learn about them
and their formulators.
Riemann Hypothesis
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Continued Fractions
Compute; learn about algorithms, definitions and
theorems involving; or find properties of continued
fractions.
continued fraction pi
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Statistics
Compute properties of datasets, perform statistical
inference or model data. Work with probability
distributions and random variables.
{25 35 10 17 29 14 21 31}
{25, 35, 10, 17, 29, 14, 21, 31}
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Probability
Compute the probabilities of certain events occurring.
Compute joint, disjoint or conditional probabilities and
apply them to real-world situations.
32 coin tosses
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