sym_expand()

Symbolic

sym_expand() is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function for expand a symbolic expression (multiply out products, distribute terms). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Expand a symbolic expression (multiply out products, distribute terms).

Syntax

sym_expand(expr)

Examples — run sym_expand() in your browser

sym_expand('(x+1)^3')
▶ Run
sym_expand('(a+b)*(c+d)')
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about sym_expand()

Is the sym_expand() 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 sym_expand() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

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

What does sym_expand() do?

Expand a symbolic expression (multiply out products, distribute terms). It is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: sym_expand(expr).

Can I run sym_expand() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls sym_expand(), 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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