collect()

Symbolic

collect() is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function for collect terms in a polynomial expression by the given variable. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Collect terms in a polynomial expression by the given variable.

Syntax

collect(expr, var)

Examples — run collect() in your browser

collect('x^2 + 2*x + x + 3', 'x')
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Frequently Asked Questions about collect()

Is the collect() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open collect() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use collect()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The collect() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does collect() do?

Collect terms in a polynomial expression by the given variable. It is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: collect(expr, var).

Can I run collect() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls collect(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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