Derive 6 is a powerful system for doing symbolic and numeric mathematics on your personal computer.  It processes algebraic variables, expressions, equations, functions, vectors, matrices and Boolean expressions like a scientific calculator processes numbers.  


Problems in the fields of arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, linear algebra, and propositional calculus can be solved with the click of the mouse.  Make plots of mathematical expressions in two and three dimensions using various coordinate systems.  By its seamless integration of numeric, algebraic and graphic capabilities, Derive makes an excellent tool for learning, teaching and doing mathematics.


If you are familiar with Derive 5, you will find Derive 6 an (upward-compatible) extension. Here is a list of the major new features:

•        display the steps in the simplification of an expression along with the transformation rules applied

•        send and receive math worksheets to and from the TI-89, TI-92+, Voyage 200 TI CAS handhelds

•        animate parameterized expression plots with slider bars

•        automatically label plots showing the expression being plotted

•        rotate 3D plots using the mouse

•        easily navigate around the on-line help using the table of contents

•        customize menus, toolbars, and shortcut keys

•        profit from numerous other improvements, including

o        fully scalable Derive Unicode font

o        support for Unicode characters and html link hot spots in text objects

o        state variables saved in dfw files

o        optional multi-line editing

o        parentheses matching on the edit line

o        controllable display of 3D mesh lines and data-point sizes

o        function for determining the Gröbner basis of a system of polynomials


For more information on Derive look at one of the following web sites:

http://www.derive.com!JumpHtml(`http://www.derive.com')

http://www.derive-europe.com!JumpHtml(`http://www.derive-europe.com')

http://www.derive-asia.com!JumpHtml(`http://www.derive-asia.com')


This on-line help is a comprehensive reference manual for Derive.  Supplied with the software, the Introduction to Derive 6 book makes learning Derive quick and easy by independent study.


Note that when a dialog box is open in Derive, you can press the F1 key for help on using the dialog box.

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