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MATLAB vs Microsoft Mathematics

A side-by-side look at MATLAB and Microsoft Mathematics. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MATLAB

MATLAB

Development

MATLAB is a proprietary programming language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. It allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other languages.

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Microsoft Mathematics

Microsoft Mathematics

Education & Reference

Microsoft Mathematics is a free software program that allows students to solve math problems and graph functions. It includes a graphing calculator, equation solver, triangle solver, unit converter, and other tools to help with math and science.

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