Mathematica question

mdchesne

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Doing a sample problem where i need to:
Open a new Mathematica Notebook.
2. Type your name in a suitable cell.
3. Define the function below.
f(t) = ArcTan(0.5log(t^2+1)) - 0.1t^2
Interval = 0->2
4. Graph the function over the specified range with suitable axes labels.
5. Compute the area under the curve over the specified range.
6. Compute the horizontal and vertical coordinates of the Critical Point in the range.

I put this into mathematica so far:
f[x_] = ArcTan[0.5Log(x^2 + 1)] - 0.1x^2;
f'[x];
Plot[{f[x], f'[x]}, {x, 0, 2}];

but i'm getting
Plot:: Plnr: f[x] is not a machine-size real number at x = 0.16961759971874735..

IDEAS?
 

HN

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"OTers respond quicker than Software people"

yeah, respond faster with nef posts that is. good job
 

mdchesne

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Originally posted by: DingDingDao


"2. Type your name in a suitable cell." That sounds suspiciously like a homework problem to me.

its a sample online that gives you sample problems. quiz coming up and they post these samples so you can practice. I just need to solve this error i'm getting (get it often, so if i can isolate the source, i can prevent it in the future). not asking for the answer. Is the syntax right?
 

mdchesne

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Originally posted by: HN
i bet software would have answered it by now

looked int he tutorial and help section of mathematica. no go. something's up that I'm not seeing.
 
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Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Originally posted by: mdchesne
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
try http://www.doyourownfvckinghomework.com

not homework, just trying to figure out mathematica. next time, don't post crap

Next time post in the right fvcking forum and you will not see crap. What did you expect?

I expected someone that knows nothing more than to be an a$$, act like an a$$. If you CAN NOT HELP, DON'T POST.

This forum has turned to cr@p compared to when it was new.
 

loup garou

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Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Originally posted by: mdchesne
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
try http://www.doyourownfvckinghomework.com

not homework, just trying to figure out mathematica. next time, don't post crap

Next time post in the right fvcking forum and you will not see crap. What did you expect?

I expected someone that knows nothing more than to be an a$$, act like an a$$. If you CAN NOT HELP, DON'T POST.

This forum has turned to cr@p compared to when it was new.
STFU n00b.

 

hypn0tik

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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Originally posted by: mdchesne
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
try http://www.doyourownfvckinghomework.com

not homework, just trying to figure out mathematica. next time, don't post crap

Next time post in the right fvcking forum and you will not see crap. What did you expect?

I expected someone that knows nothing more than to be an a$$, act like an a$$. If you CAN NOT HELP, DON'T POST.

This forum has turned to cr@p compared to when it was new.
STFU n00b.

Seconded.
 

mdchesne

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someone just tell me how do i get rid of this error? then you can nef and spam this forum to hell, i don't care as long as my question gets answered
 

HN

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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Originally posted by: mdchesne
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
try http://www.doyourownfvckinghomework.com

not homework, just trying to figure out mathematica. next time, don't post crap

Next time post in the right fvcking forum and you will not see crap. What did you expect?

I expected someone that knows nothing more than to be an a$$, act like an a$$. If you CAN NOT HELP, DON'T POST.

This forum has turned to cr@p compared to when it was new.
STFU n00b.

prepare for:
"My original name is _____"
"I've been here since _____"
"I had to reregister because of _____"
"So @$@$@34@#$ you, you $@#$@#$^%#$"
;)
 

hypn0tik

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Originally posted by: mdchesne
someone just tell me how do i get rid of this error? then you can nef and spam this forum to hell, i don't care as long as my question gets answered

Press F1.

If that doesn't work, this might.
 

mdchesne

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i already checked the help section, and google returns nothing more helpful than the help section :S