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SolveSteps

  

show steps in the solution of a specified problem

 

Calling Sequence

Parameters

Description

Examples

Compatibility

Calling Sequence

SolveSteps(ex, variable, opts)

Parameters

ex

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expression or equation

variable

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(optional) variable to solve for

opts

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options of the form keyword=value where keyword is one of displaystyle, output, trigpath, trigtimer, colorpack

Description

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The SolveSteps command is used to show the steps of solving a basic student problem, such as an equation, system of equations, or inequality. It can also prove basic trigonometric identities.

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If ex is an equation the variable in equation is solved for. If ex is given as an expression, the expression is solved for assuming ex=0.

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If only one variable exists in ex, it is not necessary to specify a variable to solve for. If there are two or more variables in ex, a variable to solve for must be given for variable.

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The displaystyle and output options can be used to change the output format.  See OutputStepsRecord for details.

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The trigpath=n option, where n is a positive integer, can be used to view another way to prove a trigonometric identity.

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The trigtimer option can be used to set the time limit for proving a trigonometric identity.  The value can be a positive integer or infinity.  The default is 60 (seconds).

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The colorpack option can be used to specify an alternate color palette for inequality plots.  Valid options are the same as those accepted by the ColorTools:-GetPalette command.  If the colorpack option is not specified and Student:-SetColors has not been set then a custom palette is used.

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This function is part of the Student:-Basics package.

Examples

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SolveSteps is also capable of proving trigonometric identities

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Use the optional parameter trigtimer, which takes a positive integer, to set the allowed time for solving. By default it is 60 seconds.

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Use the optional parameter trigpath, which takes a positive integer, to view different ways to prove the identity

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SolveSteps is also capable of solving systems of linear inequalities

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Use the optional parameter colorpack to specify an alternate color palette for inequality plots.

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SolveSteps is also capable of solving nonlinear inequalities

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SolveSteps is also capable of solving expressions with absolute values

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Compatibility

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The Student[Basics][SolveSteps] command was introduced in Maple 2021.

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For more information on Maple 2021 changes, see Updates in Maple 2021.

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The Student[Basics][SolveSteps] command was updated in Maple 2024.

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The trigpath, trigtimer and colorpack options were introduced in Maple 2024.

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For more information on Maple 2024 changes, see Updates in Maple 2024.

See Also

Student:-Basics

Student:-Basics:-FactorSteps

Student:-Basics:-LinearSolveSteps

Student:-Basics:-OutputStepsRecord

Student:-Calculus1:-ShowSolution

Student:-Calculus1:-ShowSteps

 


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