symbolab calculator
The Symbolab Calculator provides step-by-step solutions to mathematical problems. It covers a wide range of topics from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and algebra. Enter your math problem below to get started.
Result:
Steps:
- Supported Functions (Examples): +, -, *, /, ^ (power), sqrt(), sin(), cos(), tan(), asin(), acos(), atan(), log() (natural log), log10(), exp(), abs(). Use ‘pi’ for π and ‘e’ for Euler’s number.
- Equation Solving: For simple equations like “2x+5=10”, type it as is. (Note: actual solving logic is highly simplified for this demo).
- Calculus: Differentiation and integration are conceptual in this demo and will mainly echo the input.
Understanding the Symbolab Calculator
Symbolab is a powerful tool that helps students and professionals solve a wide variety of mathematical problems. It provides not just answers, but also detailed step-by-step solutions to help users understand the underlying concepts and methods.
Key Features (Conceptual for this Demo)
Expression Evaluation:
Calculates the value of mathematical expressions, including arithmetic operations, functions (trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential), and constants like π and e. This demo uses JavaScript’s Math
object and eval()
for basic evaluation.
Equation Solving:
Finds solutions for various types of equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, etc.). This demo provides a very conceptual placeholder for this complex feature.
Calculus Operations:
Performs differentiation and integration for functions. Finding derivatives and integrals often involves applying specific rules and techniques. This demo shows the problem statement conceptually.
Trigonometry:
Solves trigonometric equations, simplifies expressions, and works with identities. Options for angle units (radians/degrees) are crucial.
How to Use This Demo
- Enter Problem: Type your mathematical expression or equation into the input field.
- Select Operation Type: Choose what you want to do (e.g., Evaluate, Solve).
- Settings: Optionally, toggle “Show Steps” to see a very basic breakdown of how the demo processes the input. You can also select angle units for trigonometric functions.
- Calculate: Click the “Calculate” button to see the result.
Disclaimer: This is a simplified demonstration mimicking the layout of the Fat Intake Calculator. The mathematical capabilities are very limited compared to the real Symbolab. The use of eval()
for expression evaluation can be a security risk with untrusted input and is used here for simplicity only.
Symbol | Meaning / How to Type |
+ | Addition (e.g., 2+3) |
– | Subtraction (e.g., 5-2) |
* | Multiplication (e.g., 3*4) |
/ | Division (e.g., 10/2) |
^ or ** | Exponentiation (e.g., 2^3 or 2**3 for 23) |
sqrt(x) | Square root (e.g., sqrt(9)) |
sin(x), cos(x), tan(x) | Trigonometric functions (e.g., sin(pi/2)) |
log(x) | Natural logarithm (e.g., log(e)) |
pi | Constant π (approx 3.14159) |
e | Euler’s number e (approx 2.71828) |