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Re: solving algebra equation without installing symbolic package
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Jordi Gutiérrez Hermoso |
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Re: solving algebra equation without installing symbolic package |
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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:07:49 -0500 |
On 23 January 2012 15:03, Rick T <address@hidden> wrote:
> Greetings All
>
> I'm trying to solve simple algebraic equations without having to install the
> symbolic package.
> is this possible?
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> example:
> 5y=15x
> y=3
> x=5/15
If you want true variable precision arithmetic, you will need the vpa
function from the symbolic package or write your own.
If you just want rational approximations, use the rat or rats functions.
HTH,
- Jordi G. H.