A Guide to Computer Algebra SystemsAn introduction to computer algebra with a description and comparison of the most popular computer algebra systems. The authors take a critical look at all the popular computer algebra systems - REDUCE, MACSYMA, Maple, Mathematica and Derive. |
Contents
Polynomial algebra | 11 |
Defining new rules | 18 |
Differentiation | 27 |
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