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Software to write and manipulate mathematical equations
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Hello,

Could you please tell me what's the best program to write math and to draw math graphics ?

Thank you.

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The following questions have answers to your question: Software to write and manipulate mathematical equations and Math draws software, like basic geometry. – Mehper C. Palavuzlar Nov 12 '10 at 13:28
What graphics would you like to draw? Do you have a specific example? What operative system do you use (i.e. Windows xp/Linux ubuntu/Mac os etc..)? – AD. Nov 12 '10 at 14:50
I am on Windows. I want to be able to draw function graphics. e.g.: f(x) = sin(x) + x. – iAsk Nov 12 '10 at 15:16
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All professional mathematicians use LaTeX. If you use Windows then the easiest version of LaTeX to install is MikTeX (http://miktex.org/). It takes some time and effort to learn to use LaTeX but if you are going to write a lot of mathematics then it is definitely worthwhile.

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thank you. anyway I read LaTeX is like a programming language. i would love to find a practical and quick solution, since i want to study math/phyiscs and create notes on my pc. – iAsk Nov 12 '10 at 14:52
It does have a steep learning curve, but it's worth it. Nothing else compares. – frabjous Nov 12 '10 at 16:09
If you choose the LaTeX way (and I suggest it), take a look to Asymptote for what concerns the graphics. Some examples here. – cYrus Nov 12 '10 at 16:51
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I second the recommendation to use LaTeX for math text. I'd recommend Inkscape for drawing.

The two packages work well together. Here's how to include LaTeX in an Inkscape drawing, and here's how to include an Inkscape drawing in LaTeX.

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The two that seem to get the most positive results are C.a.R and GeoGebra

C.a.R
C.a.R. is dynamic geometry program simulating compass and ruler constructions on a computer, it is open source (Free), Works on multiple platforms and it support LaTeX.

GeoGebra
■ Interactive graphics, algebra and spreadsheet
■ From elementary school to university level
■ Free learning materials
■ Can be exported to LaTeX

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For drawing graphics, I would go with Gimp. It's the open source version of Photoshop.

On cnet, It seemed that AlgeWorksheets would be your best bet for writing math. Here is a link to the page I was looking at. http://download.cnet.com/AlgeWorksheets/3000-2053_4-10452689.html?tag=mncol.

If you were actually looking to combine the two. That would be a little tricky to find with those two abilities being distinctly different. I don't know of a program like that.

EDIT: Never mind. The question was answered and the my question is now wrong.

-Hope this helps.

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Microsoft Office also has an equation editor. It is by no means the best, but it's a little easier to understand than LaTeX if you just need it for a few equations, and worth the mention.

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can you use it to draw graphics as well ?? – iAsk Nov 12 '10 at 14:51
It's a different add-in, but also available. You could have both in the same document, but I don't know about nesting equations inside draw objects. – Theo Nov 12 '10 at 15:04
This add-in for 2007 and 2010 can make graphics from equation editor and can solve simple integrals, equations and so on. – AndrejaKo Nov 12 '10 at 17:20
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Openoffice Math app is quite good, once you get the hang of it you can put in equations quite quickly

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and graphics as well? – iAsk Nov 12 '10 at 16:04
open office does have a draw app that is a cross between visio and paint, not suitable for maths graphics. – Mohamed Nov 12 '10 at 16:51
the best app for equations, graphs, docs is mathematica, they have a student edition wolfram.com/products/student/mathforstudents/features.html – Mohamed Nov 12 '10 at 16:52
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Processing is a good option, but it is not just graphics, it can do animation as well. Its a programming language that is very mathcentric. In a way, it is a much more advanced form of Logo.

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