Log would include the description along with a line about the syntax. It is important to note that Mathematica commands begin with capital letters. The current value of any variable can be retrieved by typing its name at an In line. Mathematica can perform these operations on both numerical and symbolic representations. Expand expands all multiplication and power terms in an algebraic expression.
Factor factors a polynomial over the integers.
Simplify performs algebraic manipulations to return the simplest form it can find. N returns approximate results using a specific number of significant digits. Solve solves an equation or system of equations for selected variables. Roots finds the roots of the equation with respect to the selected variable. Plotting in Mathematica Mathematica supports numerous plot types and formatting options.