diff()
Symbolic
diff() is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function for differentiate expression symbolically. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.
Differentiate expression symbolically.
Syntax
diff(expr, x)
diff(expr, x, n)
Examples — run diff() in your browser
syms x; y = x^3; diff(y, x)▶ Run
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Frequently Asked Questions about diff()
Is the diff() function free to use in SimLab?
Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run diff() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.
Do I need to install MATLAB to use diff()?
No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The diff() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.
What does diff() do?
Differentiate expression symbolically. It is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: diff(expr, x).
Can I run diff() in my browser?
Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls diff(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.
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