Basics of MuPAD

Brown University Applied Mathematics


Common Error Messages

Error: Invalid Input. 'something' is expected. [line #, col #]
MuPAD was expecting something, such as a parenthesis, variable, expression, or identifier, and did not catch it. Fix by going to the spot and adding in what is needed.

Error: Division by Zero
MuPAD experienced a "blow up" where calculations became out of hand. Make sure you are not dividing by zero, and maybe change the range in which you are trying to solve in.

Error: The argument is invalid. [function call]
You tried to use "function call" but it was invalid for the type of arguments you inputted aka, you tried to apply something such as subs, solve, or a similar function where it couldn't be used. Rethink what you are tryin to do and change your function call.

Error: Unexpected 'something'. [line #, col#]
You typed something that MuPAD was not ready to read. Make sure your syntax is correct and that you are typing things in the correct order.

The answer is $\varnothing$
MuPAD couldn't find an answer. Try a numerical calculation, or changing your approach to solving.

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