How can I assign a derivative result to a function?

• Subject: How can I assign a derivative result to a function?
• From: Marcos Paulo Serafim
• Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 10:17:51 -0300

Hello,

I'm a beginner user of Maxima and I'm trying to do something like:

f(x):=x^3;
g(x):=diff(f(x));

But when I try to get the value of g(x) (g(3), for example) Maxima only
show me 0.

How would be the correct syntax of this assignment?

Thanks in advance.

Marcos Paulo Serafim

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