maxima and inequalities



Hello

I think something like :

solve(2*x+5>0);
must return x>-5/2 or realrange(-5/2,inf)

solve(x^2+3x*-4>0)
must return x<-4 or x>1

solve((x+1)/(x+3)>5)

I think maple can do that.

Best regards

> Can you define what you mean by solving inequalities and
> what algorithms you would expect?
>
> For example, given the range of possible expressions
> in maxima,  the predicate  "f(x)>0" is undecidable.
> On the other hand, is(3<4)   is probably already solved.
>
> Real inequalities? integer inequalities?
>
> I don't know if anyone has plans to do better, but
>   it is certainly possible to add such features to
> maxima.  If you volunteer to do so, I think people
> would be glad to give you advice.
>
> is (abs(sin(x))<=1)  for example?  The commercial macsyma says true.
>
> RJF
>
> Gosse Michel wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > Is it planned to add solving inequalities for the future release of
> > maxima ?
>
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