Erf Function in MATLAB: Ignoring Terms?

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The discussion centers on the use of the erf (error function) in MATLAB during symbolic integration. Users questioned whether terms involving the erf function can be disregarded in mathematical expressions. It was clarified that the erf function is a standard mathematical function, not a custom MATLAB function, and its significance in the context of integration should not be overlooked. Understanding the implications of including or ignoring the erf function is crucial for accurate mathematical modeling.

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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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