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Wolfram|Alpha Pro is perfect for all classes, using natural language input to provide answers in both English and Spanish, and handling a wide range of questions across various subjects. For example, you can ask, "What is the expanded form of (x + 3)^2?" and receive an instant answer with a step-by-step solution. The Pro version also offers enhanced computation, customizable inputs, and versatile data export options.
Mathematica excels in advanced computation, visualization, and software development. System Modeler is crucial for multi-domain modeling, simulation, virtual labs, and remote engineering, using editable components of differential equations.
Explore some input examples by subject/topic to understand the types of data available and the mathematical operations it can handle.
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Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition
Author: Wolfram Research, Inc.
Title: Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition
Edition: Version 14.1
Publisher: Wolfram Research, Inc.
URL: https://www.wolfram.com/wolfram-alpha-notebook-edition
Place of publication: Champaign, Illinois
Date of publication: 2024
A sample citation of this form would be:
Wolfram Research, Inc., Wolfram|Alpha Notebook Edition, Champaign, IL (2024).
Mathematica 14.1
Author: Wolfram Research, Inc.
Title: Mathematica
Edition: Version 14.1
Publisher: Wolfram Research, Inc.
URL: https://www.wolfram.com/mathematica
Place of publication: Champaign, Illinois
Date of publication: 2024
A sample citation of this form would be:
Wolfram Research, Inc., Mathematica, Version 14.1, Champaign, IL (2024).
System Modeler 14.1
Author: Wolfram Research, Inc.
Title: System Modeler
Edition: Version 14.1
Publisher: Wolfram Research, Inc.
URL: https://www.wolfram.com/system-modeler
Place of publication: Champaign, Illinois
Date of publication: 2024
A sample citation of this form would be:
Wolfram Research, Inc., System Modeler, Version 14.1, Champaign, IL (2024).
Wolfram Notebooks are a useful tool for technical tasks like data science, research, and education. They make it easy to write and run code, create interactive content, and share work across different devices.
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Wolfram System Modeler is a user-friendly tool for creating and testing models of complex systems that combine software and physical components. With its simple drag-and-drop interface and a wide range of built-in and expandable libraries, you can easily create detailed models of your entire system. By using the Wolfram Language, you get an integrated environment that helps you analyze, understand, and quickly improve your designs. This makes it easier to gain insights, drive innovation, and achieve better results.
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