Some useful commands that allow manipulation of algebraic equations include expand, factor, solve, and simplify.
expand
To expand an algebraic expression use expand( expression ); as follows.
factor
Factoring an algebraic expression does the opposite of expand. Use factor( expression );.
solve
Use Maple's equation solving commands as follows.
Tell Maple to solve the equation 3x = 7 for x by typing the command solve( expression );.
If there is more than one solution to a problem, Maple displays them both separated by a comma.
To solve two equations with two unknowns both equations must be enclosed by braces"{..}" and separated by commas. The unknowns must also be placed within braces and separated by commas.
simplify
Simplifying an algebraic equation is done with the command simplify( expression );.
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