Is There a Better Way to Solve Integrals Than Symbolab and Mathematica?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for effective tools and methods for solving integrals, comparing various online calculators and software, including Symbolab, Mathematica, and others. Participants express interest in both symbolic integration and learning different techniques for solving integrals.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls their experience with traditional integral books and questions the availability of better online tools than Symbolab.
  • Another suggests that the participant is looking for 'symbolic integration' rather than general equation solving.
  • A link to integral-calculator.com is shared as a recommended resource.
  • Participants discuss the merits of WolframAlpha and integral-calculator, with one noting that integral-calculator seems to outperform Symbolab.
  • One participant confirms the correctness of an integral solution found using integral-calculator after further verification.
  • Another participant emphasizes the use of Mathematica over websites, citing its capabilities despite a steep learning curve.
  • Concerns are raised about Mathematica's integration with Microsoft Word, which is important for one participant.

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There is no consensus on the best tool for solving integrals, with participants expressing varying preferences for online calculators versus Mathematica. Some participants advocate for specific tools while others suggest exploring multiple options.

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Participants mention different tools and resources without resolving which is definitively better. The discussion includes personal experiences and preferences, which may vary based on individual needs and contexts.

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I am looking for a website that can do integration. Why bother with books in this day and age?
I remember being given a ghastly book of integrals to learn when I was about 16. I went to sleep. Apparently the first book of integrals was published by Meier Hirsch in 1810. There have been many more since then. Surely with the invention of the internet there is something better? Symbolab has a bash at it and it sort of accepts Latex as input. I heard that CERN have great equation solvers (including integrals I would hope) but I cannot find them. Where is the great equation solver (better than Symbolab and preferably takes latex input) please?

Or should I just give my problems to somebody like Buffu
Buffu said:
Are there books that are solely devoted to solving integrals and different methods in solving them ? I like solving integrals and I want to learn different techniques to solve integrals.
 
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It looks as if you are after 'symbolic integration' ?
Nothing to do with equation solving.
Know Wolframalpha ?
 
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BvU said:
It looks as if you are after 'symbolic integration' ?
I suppose I am after symbolic integration. Wolfram and integral-calculator both look interesting.
integral-calculator said that the
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looks plausible and it defeated Symbolab completely. I also love the way integral-calculator shows what the formula is that you are typing. I am checking the answer. But have to go cook. Report back tomorrow.
 
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After a refreshing nights sleep I declare the above integral is correct. Differentiation of the result produced a lot of junk which factorised and canceled beautifully. There's also a sister site at derivative-calculator.net which I anticipate using. fresh_42's list is great and I liked it.
 
Forget about websites, use Mathematica
 
HomogenousCow said:
Forget about websites, use Mathematica
It was in German to begin with (I live in Berlin). Here's the http://www.wolfram.com/mathematica/index.en.html if anyone needs that. Looks interesting but quite a mouthful. I will study it later.
 
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