5. Graphs Using a Computer Algebra System
The graph of z = 4x3 + y3
We now have many tools which can help us to do mathematics.
All of your mathematics subjects require you to draw graphs. It is good to do lots of practise. Another way is to get some useful tools.
Once you start using a Computer Algebra System you will find that it changes your whole view on mathematics. It takes a lot of the tedium out of algebra and frees up time to think about what you are doing.
Some of the many commercial CASs available:
- Matlab - an industry leader
- MathCad - a sophisticated CAS
- Mathematica - also very sophisticated and also has a Web output
- Scientific Notebook (used in Interactive Mathematics. See SNB Information)and the related product Scientific Workplace
- LiveMath (used in Interactive Mathematics - see LiveMath Highlights
- Derive (now part of Texas Instruments)
Open Source Computer Algebra Systems
For those of you on a tight budget (aren't we all?), here is a list of open source computer algebra systems.
Graphics Calculators
I was actually never in the position where I needed to use graphics calculators. They are certainly better than nothing and make class sets feasible.
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