But it is not completely equivalent to use
$result = 4*ln(1/2);
or
$result = "4*ln(1/2)";
To compare in the latter case mathematical expressions the use of
'(rat(radcan(...))' seems to be more appropriate here.
our $result = "4*ln(1/2)";
ln(x):= log(x);
One could also do this using mathresponse with the same idea to define
ln(x):=log(x)
$answer=4*log(1/2);
Enter an answer equivalent to $4*\ln(1/2)$.
ln(x):= log(x);
is ( trigsimp(trigreduce(RESPONSE[1] - LONCAPALIST[1])) < 0.01
);
This accepts 4*ln(1/2), 4*log(1/2), 4*(ln
Hi David,
define 'ln(x):=log(x)'. (See my example below.)
The maxima function 'radcan' simplifies expressions in maxima, which
can contain logs, exponentials, and radicals, so it may helpful. (It is
not needed in your specific example but can help to compare more subtle
examples.
- Peter
