SUMMARY
MATLAB can perform symbolic manipulations using the Symbolic Math Toolbox (SMT), but its availability depends on the installation type. SMT is only accessible on 32-bit installations of MATLAB in the Windows environment, while it is available for 64-bit installations on Linux. Users should be aware that the toolbox does not recognize hyperbolic functions such as cosh and sinh when simplifying equations, which can lead to confusion and wasted time troubleshooting.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of MATLAB programming environment
- Familiarity with the Symbolic Math Toolbox (SMT)
- Knowledge of symbolic notation and manipulations
- Basic understanding of hyperbolic functions
NEXT STEPS
- Explore MATLAB's Symbolic Math Toolbox documentation
- Learn about hyperbolic functions and their properties in MATLAB
- Investigate installation options for MATLAB on different operating systems
- Research alternative software packages for symbolic computations, such as Mathematica
USEFUL FOR
Mathematics students, engineers, and researchers who require symbolic computation capabilities within MATLAB, particularly those working in Windows and Linux environments.