Evaluating equations

Know how to evaluate equations, equation transformation, equation matrix, addition, multiplication, division, rules pop-up and overrides in FrameMaker.

After you create an expression or equation, you can transform it by changing its mathematical representation. For example, you can multiply polynomials, factor terms, simplify expressions, and combine fractions.

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Transform anexpression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—originalselection

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Transforman expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—expanded

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Transforman expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—multipliedout

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Transforman expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—multipliedout again

You can also evaluate equations by substituting values and performing computations.

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Evaluate equationsby Substituting values and performing computations—original selection

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Evaluate equationsby Substituting values and performing computations—value substituted

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Evaluate equationsby Substituting values and performing computations—result computed