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Algebraic Calculations

Part 1: A Practical Introduction to Mathematica

Section 1.4: Algebraic Calculations

1.4.1		Symbolic Computation
1.4.2		Values for Symbols
1.4.3		Transforming Algebraic Expressions
1.4.4		Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
1.4.5		Advanced Topic: Putting Expressions into Different Forms
1.4.6		Advanced Topic: Simplifying with Assumptions
1.4.7		Picking Out Pieces of Algebraic Expressions
1.4.8		Controlling the Display of Large Expressions
1.4.9		The Limits of Mathematica
1.4.10		Using Symbols to Tag Objects