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Defines the symbol to be positive (and real-valued). This allows iMath to evaluate some functions immediately, e.g. absolute value. | Defines the symbol to be positive (and real-valued). This allows iMath to evaluate some functions immediately, e.g. absolute value. | ||
Note that the positive, real-valued symbol is not identical with another symbol that has the same name but a different domain. To avoid confusion, always define your symbols as positive before you use them for the first time. | |||
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<code>POSVARDEF x</code> tells iMath that <code>x</code> always has a positive real value and therefore <code>abs(x) = x</code>. | <code>POSVARDEF x</code> tells iMath that <code>x</code> always has a positive real value and therefore <code>abs(x) = x</code>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 21 February 2025
Syntax
POSVARDEF symbol
Implemented in iMath since version 2.2.0 or earlier.
Explanation
Defines the symbol to be positive (and real-valued). This allows iMath to evaluate some functions immediately, e.g. absolute value.
Note that the positive, real-valued symbol is not identical with another symbol that has the same name but a different domain. To avoid confusion, always define your symbols as positive before you use them for the first time.
Example
POSVARDEF x tells iMath that x always has a positive real value and therefore abs(x) = x.