Enter algebraic expressions with a keyboard
You can enter an algebraic expression with correct notation using simple and, in many cases, quite natural keyboard characters. See also Use a palette (if provided) for answering expression questions.
| Enter | To express |
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| slash / |
Division or fractions 3/4 |
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asterisk * or single-letter variables |
Multiplication 2*x*y or 2xy |
| parentheses ( ) |
Grouping 3+(x+4)=(3+x)+4 |
| caret ^ |
Powers x^2 |
| sqrt |
Square roots sqrt(2) |
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log ln |
Log base 10 Natural log ln(5)+5/x |
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sin cos tan |
Functions (enter arguments in radians) sin(pi/3) |
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arcsin arccos arctan |
Functions arccos(1) |
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pi e |
Constants 7pi/4 radians |
Some complex examples
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sin(2x^(y+z)) is interpreted as
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sqrt((2H)/g) is interpreted as
