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Error,  (in ...) expecting ... argument, got ...

 

Description

Examples

Description

Maple commands and functions use types, and a specific number or order of arguments. If you do not use the correct type or argument, an error is generated.

Examples

> 

cosx,y;

Error, (in cos) expecting 1 argument, got 2

Solution 1

Use the type or whattype command to verify the type of argument.

> 

whattype⁡cos

symbol

(2.1)

Solution 2

Use the Describe command or review the related help page to see correct usage. In this case, review the calling sequence for cos in the trig help page.

> 

Describecos


cos( x::algebraic )

See Also

Describe

type

whattype