Symbolic computation, computer algebra, algebraic computation, or, less commonly, symbolic manipulation, symbolic processing, symbolic mathematics, or symbolic algebra, relates to the use of
machines, such as
computers, to manipulate
mathematical equations and expressions in
symbolic form, as opposed to manipulating the approximations of specific numerical quantities represented by those symbols. Such a system might be used for symbolic
integration or
differentiation, substitution of one expression into another, simplification of an expression, etc.
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mathematics,
application> (Or "symbolic math") The use of computers to manipulate mathematical equations and expressions in symbolic form, as opposed to manipulating the numerical quantities represented by those symbols. Such a system might be used for symbolic integration or differentiation, substitution of one expression