User Guide

For example, to differentiate an expression, use the diff command. The re-
quired parameters are the expression to differentiate, which must be specified
first, and the independent variable.
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For a complete list of functions (commands that implement mathematical
functions), for example, BesselI and AiryAi, available in the library, refer
to the ?initialfunctions help page. (To display this help page, enter ?initial-
functions at the input prompt.)
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For detailed information on the properties of a function, use the Function-
Advisor command.
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For detailed information on how to use a function in Maple, refer to its help
page.
For example:
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Note: In 1-D and 2-D Math input, when accessing a help page using ?, you
do not need to include a trailing semicolon or colon.
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