I have a Maple text window open all the time so I can pop it up and type '2+2;' into it. I thought this was ridiculous when I saw someone else doing it, but I've come round to it.
But for algebra I use bits of scrap paper or envelopes -- and then check the results with Maple.
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Date: 2008-06-03 03:52 pm (UTC)(S)
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Date: 2008-06-04 08:12 am (UTC)But for algebra I use bits of scrap paper or envelopes -- and then check the results with Maple.