MATLAB Erf Function in MATLAB: Ignoring Terms?

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The discussion centers around the use of the error function (erf) in symbolic integration, specifically whether terms involving erf can be ignored in the context of a mathematical expression. The original poster questions if the presence of the erf function in an equation indicates that it can be disregarded, particularly in MATLAB. The response clarifies that the erf function is a standard mathematical function and not a custom MATLAB function, suggesting that it should not be ignored as it plays a significant role in the integration process. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the implications of including erf in mathematical expressions.
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Hi all,

This question may be silly but I've come across with erf function while performing a symbolic integration of a complicated math expression. i guess it refers an error function that can be cumulated during the integration process but does it mean that I can ignore the terms affiliated with erf function. for instance

= a*x*bla bla + erf(xxxxxxxxx)

does it mean that i can ignore the second term at RHS?

thank you very much in advance

ps: in MATLAB by the way
 
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I really doubt it. Did you wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Error_function" ?
 
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Oh my bad. Thank you very much. I just thought it's a custom MATLAB function.
Thank you Integral. :)
 

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