Search box : Calculation error

[louies0623]

e.g.
"4x2 = 8x" is 8 and no x
"10-4x2+8 = 13-8x" not a 5
"55-3x4 = 55-12x"not 43

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[probonopd]

I think "x" is taken as a variable whereas you want "*" for multiplication?

[louies0623]

Usually newbies will only use "x" for multiplication instead of "＊", (this is the symbol they recognize). Only advanced people will know "＊". My idea is that we may need to find out the math The arrangement of calculation formulas can distinguish "x" (multiplication) and "x" (variable). Otherwise, if user want to calculate by searching the box, basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are enough, such as advanced algorithms such as "x, y ,z "number of variables they should be used on Computer.app,