- Simplify
Simplifies the selected expression. To evaluate fractions that involve infinity or division by zero, use the Number Crunch command instead of Simplify.
The operations performed depend on the type of expression selected, as shown in the following examples:
Performs integer arithmetic.
Selected expression
After simplifying
When the result is too large to calculate, it appears as Infinity.
Groups terms in a sum or product.
Selected expression
After simplifying
Divides out common factors in a fraction.
Selected expression
After simplifying
Use the Remove Negative Powers command to remove negative powers from the result.
Interprets the complex number i, represented by the Greek letter iota
.Selected expression
After simplifying
Distributes exponentiation across multiplication and division.
Selected expression
After simplifying
Simplifying
x produces 
rather than 
.
- Simplify Some
Simplifies the selected expression, as the Simplify command does, but does not multiply fractions.
Selected expression
After simplifying
- Isolate Term
Isolates a selected expression on one side of the equal sign. This command does not combine terms or solve for the selected expression.
Selected expression
After isolating term
- Expand First Term
Expands the first term of a selected summation or product.
Selected expression
After expanding
- Expand All Terms
Expands all terms of a selected summation or product.
Selected expression
After expanding
