Cymath

Week 1 Recitation
Cymath.com

Connor Makowski
ctl.mit.edu

Using Cymath
Cymath is a great software that can help you
with algebra and calculus
It provides helpful step by step walkthroughs
for each problem
It accepts a variety of inputs

x^2+2x-1
x^2+2*x-1

Note: This is the only

form that edX will accept
in formula based
equations.
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Graphing
Syntax

Graph

Examples

Graph 4x-3
Other option: Graph y=4x-3

Graph x^2+2x-3

Roots / Intercepts
Syntax

Intercepts
0=

Examples

Intercepts y=x^2+2x-9
0 = x^3-x^2-x

Solving Equations
Syntax

Solve (enter equation) for (variable)

Optional: No syntax needed

Examples

Solve 3=4x-5 for x

3=4x-5

Solving a System of Equations

Syntax

(Equation 1);(Equation 2);...

Examples

x+y=3;x-y=1
x+y+z=4;x-y+z=7;x+y-z=15

Derivatives
Syntax

Differentiate (equation) for (specify variable)

Optional: Differentiate (equation)

Example

Differentiate x^2+3x-1 for x

Differentiate x^2+3x-1

Second Derivative
Syntax

Differentiate (Equation) for x for x

Example

Differentiate x^3-3x^2 for x for x

Partial Derivatives
Syntax

Differentiate (Equation) for (specify variable)

Examples

Differentiate xy^2 for y

Differentiate xy^2 for x

Partial Derivatives Continued

Syntax

Differentiate (equation) for (var1) for (var2)...

Examples

Differentiate x^2*y^2 for x for y

Differentiate x^5*y^5+x^2*y for x for y

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Special Cases
Natural Log

Ln(x)

Base of natural log

Pi

pi

Other Trigonometric functions

As normally used: Sin(x) Cos(x) Tan(x)

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

Use the Discussion!

Margaret - Relaxing under the maximum point of

the blanket curve
conmak@mit.edu

ctl.mit.edu

Sources and Image Information

https://www.cymath.com/

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