lhs = rhs evaluates rhs and assigns the result to be the value of lhs. From then on, lhs is replaced by rhs whenever it appears. {l_1, l_2, ...} = {r_1, r_2, ...} evaluates ...

Sign[x] gives -1, 0, or 1 depending on whether x is negative, zero, or positive.

Total[list] gives the total of the elements in list. Total[list, n] totals all elements down to level n. Total[list, {n}] totals elements at level n. Total[list, {n_1, n_2}] ...

VertexLabels is an option and property for Graph and related functions that specifies what labels and label positions should be used for vertices.

Whenever Mathematica draws a three-dimensional object, it always effectively puts a cuboidal box around the object. With the default option setting Boxed->True, Mathematica ...

When you set up a graphics object in Mathematica, you give coordinates for the various graphical elements that appear. When Mathematica renders the graphics object, it has to ...

Finding the date and time. This gives the current date and time. The Mathematica DateList function returns whatever your computer system gives as the current date and time. ...

The main equations that Solve and related Mathematica functions deal with are polynomial equations. It is easy to solve a linear equation in  x. One can also solve quadratic ...

When you set up a graphics object in Mathematica, you typically give a list of graphical elements. You can include in that list graphics directives which specify how ...

Just as the equation x^2+3x==2 asserts that x^2+3x is equal to 2, so also the inequality x^2+3x>2 asserts that x^2+3x is greater than 2. In Mathematica, Reduce works not only ...