Questions tagged [equations]
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generating equation representations in python/on the web
Is it possible to take something like x^2+5 and have it generate this: https://i.stack.imgur.com/a0f8Q.gif
I'll be using Python so anything based in Python would work, but I'm open to other solutions such as latex output.

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How to solve Exact Differential Equations in MatLab?
(3x^2+4xy)dx+(2x^2+2y)dy=0
I solve this equation on paper like that:
The Result must be:
f(x,y)=x^3+2x^y+y^2=c-c_1
I want to find f(x,y) function in Matlab. I tried to find it using dsolve command.
dsolve ('(2*x^2+2*y)*dy=-(3x^2+4xy)',…

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Solving a difficult (polynomial?) equation in Python
I am new to programming (Python is my first language) but I love to design algorithms. I am currently working on a system of equations (integers) and I cannot find any references to solving my particular problem.
Let me explain.
I have an equation…

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C API Library for Solving Sparse Systems of Linear Equations?
I need to solve a large, sparse system of linear equations from a program written in D. Ideally I'd like a library with a D-style interface, but I doubt one exists. However, D can directly access C APIs. Therefore, please suggest some libraries…

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Pygame bullet motion from point A to point B
I am trying to make a game with a python library called 'Pygame' (v1.9.2) and I have made a character for the player. This character is supposed to "shoot" "bullets" or "spells" to the point of mouse_pos and what I need help with is that the…

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f# query with equations
I am working on some code where I need to use an f# query to sum a list.
For anyone who is working on f# basics, here's a handy link: https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/fsharp/
So far, I have code that prints a statement for a sum of the square of 5…

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What is the most efficient way to solve system of equations containing the digamma function?
What is the most efficient way to solve system of equations involving the digamma function?
I have a vector v and I want to solve for a vector w such that for all i:
digamma(sum(w)) - digamma(w_i) = v_i
and
w_i > 0
I found the gsl function…

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Latex --- Is there a way to shift the equation numbering one tab space from the right margin (shift towards left)?
I have been formatting my dissertation and one little problem is stucking me up.
I used the following code to typeset an equation
\begin{align}
& R=\frac{P^2}{P+S'} \label{eqn:SCS}\\
&\mbox {where} \quad \mbox R = \mbox {Watershed Runoff}…

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how to display math equations in block with markdown
In markdown quick reference, we know that one can display plain code in blocks by enclosing the code in ```. I wonder if there is a simple way to display math equations in block too. Thanks.

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How Can I Solve Matrix Equation in Matlab
Say I have the following matrix equation
X - B*X*C = D
Where,
X: 3 by 5, to be solved;
B: 3 by 3;
C: 5 by 5;
D: 3 by 5;
Is there any convenient method that I can use for solving the system? fsolve?

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Solving system of equations using matlab
So I have the following system of equations
x1 - x2 = 20
x2 - x3 = 30
x3 - x4 = 75
x4 - x5 = -49
-x1 + x5 = -20
how would I solve the system using Matlab? I I'm a little stuck.
There's a good chance there's no solution but if someone could…

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Free boundary conditions in MATHEMATICA - is this right? Second opinion
I'm trying to prescribe free boundary conditions for a non-linear evolution equation in mathematica and I wanted as second opinion on whether or not what I am doing is right.
The boundary conditions have been marked with a comment, viz., (FREE…

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How to perform loan equations in Java?
I'm trying to make a program that will allow the user to determine different aspects when considering a loan. The first equation is supposed to determine what the monthly payment would be given the loan amount, interest rate, and number of months.…

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Is it possible to export some equations from a "WYSIWYG" math editor to PHP code
Writing complex equations in PHP is big deal so it would be easier if I could write them as "WYSIWYG" i.e. with MS Mathematics and export them instead of coding them. I checked out if I could use MATLAB but it can only export to C which would mean I…

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Help debugging EvalMath's Undefined offset
Greetings and Salutations,
My web application utilizes the EvalMath class found at PHPClasses. Unfortunately, it keeps generating approximately a 100 mb error log file each day because of this undefined offset error within the EvalMath class.
It is…

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