# maxima
> Computer algebra system for symbolic and numerical expressions

## Summary
Computer algebra system for symbolic math including calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations

## Capabilities
- Perform symbolic differentiation and integration
- Solve differential equations
- Manipulate matrices and tensors
- Compute Taylor series and Laplace transforms
- Work with polynomials and algebraic expressions

## When to Use
- When doing symbolic mathematics from the command line
- When you need a free alternative to Mathematica or Maple

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/maxima
