Appendix
A-8: Functions
Example A-8.1
Define the function fx=x sinx and obtain the values fπ/4 and f1.3.
Solution
Interactive Solution
Control-drag (or type) the equation fx=…
Context Panel: Assign Function
fx=x sinx→assign as functionf
Type the notation for the desired value.
Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
fπ/4 = 18⁢π⁢2
f1.3 = 1.252625641
Coded Solution
Define the function as shown. The arrow is made with a minus and a greater-than.
f≔x→x⋅sinx
Type the notation for the desired value and press the Enter key.
fπ/4
f1.3
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