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 an expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—original selection

Expanded

Transform an expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—expanded

Multiplied out

Transform an expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—multiplied out

Multiplied out again

Transform an expression or equation by changing its mathematical representation—multiplied out again

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

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Evaluate equations by Substituting values and performing computations—original selection

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Evaluate equations bySubstituting values and performing computations—expanded

Value substituted

Evaluate equations by Substituting values and performing computations—value substituted

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Evaluate equations by Substituting values and performing computations—result computed