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Question 1 Easy

What command would you use to find help about the function 'sqrt'?

💡 Hint: Think about which command is used to get information on specific functions.

Question 2 Easy

Explain the difference between help and lookfor commands.

💡 Hint: Consider what each command searches for in the documentation.

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Question 1

What is the command used to get information about the function 'plot'?

>> lookfor plot
>> help plot
>> plot help

💡 Hint: Think about what you would type to get detailed help.

Question 2

The 'lookfor' command helps find functions based on what?

Exact function names
Keywords in function descriptions
Function usage examples

💡 Hint: Think about how you would search for functions if you don’t know the exact name.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You encounter an error stating an unknown function while coding. Describe the steps to troubleshoot this using MATLAB's help features.

💡 Hint: Think about both the direct search and keyword search approaches.

Challenge 2 Hard

You wish to find functions related to matrix inversion but are unsure of their names. Draft the exact command you would use.

💡 Hint: Remember, lookfor helps you connect the dots when you lack specific function names.

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