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<code>@f@ FUNCDEF f(x) = 3 x^2 + 2 x + 1</code> tells iMath how to find the value of <code>f</code> for a given value of <code>x</code>.
<code>@f@ FUNCDEF f(x) = 3 x^2 + 2 x + 1</code> tells iMath how to find the value of <code>f</code> for a given value of <code>x</code>.
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== Special notes ==
When you use [[SIMPLIFY|simplification type]] <code>expand</code> on a function, it will be replaced by the definition given with <code>FUNCDEF</code>. If you do not want this, simply define the value of your function in a normal equation with [[EQDEF]]. Then you can replace your function with its definition by [[SUBST|substitution]].


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Revision as of 18:15, 15 May 2017

Syntax

@label@ { options } FUNCDEF * funcname(symbol|exlist) = expression

Implemented in iMath since version 2.2.0 or earlier.

Explanation

Define an equation that can be used to find the value of a user-defined function. The function must first have been declared with FUNCTION.

The starred form will suppress printing of the result.

Example

@f@ FUNCDEF f(x) = 3 x^2 + 2 x + 1 tells iMath how to find the value of f for a given value of x.

See also

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Special notes

When you use simplification type expand on a function, it will be replaced by the definition given with FUNCDEF. If you do not want this, simply define the value of your function in a normal equation with EQDEF. Then you can replace your function with its definition by substitution.