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| 1. Enter a Problem |
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| 2. Examples |
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| 3. Keyboard |
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| 4. Save a Problem |
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| 5. Sign Up |
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| 6. Premium Account |
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| 7. Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. Enter a Problem |
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Toolbar
Click on the toolbar buttons to insert common math symbols and expressions
into the Problem Editor. If the symbols do not appear, please
activate JavaScript in
your browser. |
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Problem Editor
Type your problem into Mathway using this textbox. You can insert
special math symbols and expressions using the Mathway Toolbar,
and/or manually enter in common expressions using the keyboard.
A preview of the mathematically formatted problem appears underneath
the textbox. |
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Math Format
The text that is entered into the Problem Editor textbox
is formatted and displayed in the Math Format section, just as
it appears in your math textbook. To view the problem in math format, click the Show button. If you click the Show button and
the preview does not appear, please activate
JavaScript in your browser. |
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Topic Selector
When entering a problem, the topics that can be used to solve your
problem are automatically displayed in this dropdown list. When the
problem has been entered in correctly, select the topic that most
closely matches the topic you are looking for and click the Answer
button. If no topics appear, it is possible that the problem has not
been entered in correctly (in this situation, you can click the Answer
button for more information), or JavaScript
must be activated in your browser. |
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Answer Button
After a problem has been entered in and a topic has been selected,
click the Answer button. If additional information is needed
(such as which variable to solve for, etc.) you will be prompted after
you click this button. If the input has not been entered in correctly
and no topics are selected, clicking the Answer button will
provide information on how to correct the input. |
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| 2. Examples |
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| You can generate various example problems by selecting
a topic from the Example Problems window (image shown below). This
window is located next to the Enter a Problem
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| To view some common examples grouped by subject, please
click here. |
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| 3. Keyboard |
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Input Type |
How to Enter |
Click for Example |
| Numbers |
0-9 |
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| Variables |
a-z |
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| Plus |
+ |
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| Minus |
- |
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| Multiply |
* |
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| Divide/Fraction |
/ |
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| Decimal Point |
. |
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| Parenthesis |
( ) |
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| Brackets |
[ ] |
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| Absolute Value |
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| Exponent |
^ |
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| Greater Than or Equal To |
>= |
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| Less Than or Equal To |
<= |
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| Square Root |
sqrt(?) |
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| Nth Root |
root:N:(?) |
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| Function |
f(x) |
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| Piecewise Function |
f(x)=piecewise[?_?] |
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| Matrix |
matrix[?,?,?_?,?,?_?,?,?] |
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| Scientific Notation |
scientific[?,?] |
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| Pi Symbol |
[pi] |
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| Theta Symbol |
[theta] |
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| Union Symbol |
[union] |
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| Intersection Symbol |
[intersection] |
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| Base 10 Logarithm |
log(?) |
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| Base N Logarithm |
log[N](?) |
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| Natural Logarithm |
ln(?) |
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| Sine |
sin(?) |
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| Cosine |
cos(?) |
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| Tangent |
tan(?) |
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| Secant |
sec(?) |
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| Cosecant |
csc(?) |
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| Cotangent |
cot(?) |
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| Limit |
limit[?:?,?] |
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| Summation |
sum[?,?,?] |
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| Definite Integral |
integral[?,?,?,?] |
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| Indefinite Integral |
integral[?,?] |
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| Set Notation |
set[?] |
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| Infinite Set Notation |
iset[?] |
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| 4. Save a Problem |
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| After entering a solving a problem, you can save the problem by clicking the Save Problem button at the bottom of the answer page. In order to save your problems, you must sign up for a free basic account. |
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| 5. Sign Up |
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| You can solve problems and receive solutions at any time. If you would like to save your problems as well, simply sign up for a free basic Mathway account. You can Sign Up and Sign In using the links located in the upper-right corner of every page. |
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| 6. Premium Account |
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| You can get solutions to your problems and save your problems with a free basic Mathway account. If you would also like step-by-step explanations to go along with your solutions, you may upgrade your free basic Mathway account to a premium Mathway account. You can customize your premium service by selecting the subject, and length of time you want. To upgrade, simply click the Add Steps link under the subject you would like to upgrade: |
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| [Answers Only] | Add Steps |
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| After signing up for a premium Mathway account, an icon will be displayed in the upper-right corner of every page symbolizing the premium subject(s) you selected and have available in your account: |
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| 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
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| Q: How do I group multiple terms in the
numerator and/or denominator of a fraction, under a radical, or in an exponent? |
| A: Use parenthesis to group multiple terms.
For instance, (x+1)/(x-2) will group x+1
in the numerator of the fraction and x-2 in the denominator
of the fraction. The same technique can be used to group terms under a radical
and in an exponent. |
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| Q: How do I enter fractional exponents? |
| A: Use parenthesis to enter fractional
exponents. For example, x^(1/2) will group 1/2 in the exponent. |
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| Q: How do I enter in [a certain type of
problem]? |
| A: Please use the Example
Problems window to browse and generate example problems available
in each subject. Also, please visit the Example
Page to view common example problems grouped by subject. |
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| Q: Why don't all of the Mathway features
work in my browser? |
| A: If some of the features do not appear
to be working, please activate JavaScript
in your browser. |
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| Q: How do I deactivate my Mathway account? |
| A: After you sign into your account and go to the Profile page, there is a Settings link in the Profile window that will take you to your account settings. The last option available in your settings is the option to deactivate your account. |
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| Additional questions? Please contact
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