Simplify• Simplify[expr] performs a sequence of algebraic transformations on expr and returns the simplest form it finds. • Simplify tries expanding, factoring, and doing other transformations on expressions, keeping track of the simplest form obtained.
• Simplify can be used on formulas, equations, and inequalities.
• Objects that are specified as satisfying inequalities are always assumed to be real.
• See also: ExpandAll, Factor.
Examples Using InstantCalculatorsHere is the InstantCalculator for the Simplify function. Enter the parameters for your calculation and click Calculate to see the result.
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Entering Commands DirectlyYou can paste a template for this command via the Text Input button on the Simplify Function Controller. Simplify returns these polynomials in factored form.
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This variation shows that Simplify may not factor completely.
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And here Simplify does nothing at all.
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This integral returns a sum of three terms. This uses ordinary mathematical notation for Integrate.
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Differentiating the result gives an expression that is more complicated than the original integrand, but mathematically equivalent to it. This uses ordinary mathematical notation for D.
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Simplify gets back to the original form of the expression.
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Clear the variable definitions.
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