Calculus using MATLAB 12 - factorization of an expression

Factorization of Algebraic Expressions

The factor function factorizes an expression. The following example demonstrates the concept:

Example

Create a script file and type the following code:

syms x
syms y
factor(x^3 - y^3)
factor([x^2-y^2,x^3+y^3])

When you run the file, it displays the following result:

ans =
(x - y)*(x^2 + x*y + y^2)

ans =
[ (x - y)*(x + y), (x + y)*(x^2 - x*y + y^2)]