lisp string to maxima expression



Hi list,

I'm working on web site for interactive solving math problems using Lisp (clisp) as CGI.

One thing I can't realize: I get Lisp input from CGI, say x^2+x+7. How can I convert it to Maxima expression for diff or solve?




Yigal Asnis

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