how can i create a symbolic variable on Matlab 2014a student version

when I write the following:

clear all; syms x int(x^2,x)

I get the following:

Undefined function 'syms' for input arguments of type 'char'.

Error in Matlabtask4 (line 2) syms x

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

In the Command Window, type:

ver

to see if you have the Symbolic Math Toolbox. If you have it, it should be listed. You need it to do symbolic calculations in MATLAB.

[Aya Abaza]

this is what I got actually:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATLAB Version: 8.3.0.532 (R2014a)
MATLAB License Number: STUDENT
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Version 6.3 (Build 9600)
Java Version: Java 1.7.0_11-b21 with Oracle Corporation Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM mixed mode
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MATLAB                                                Version 8.3        (R2014a)

You unfortunately do not have the Symbolic Math Toolbox. You would have to buy a license for it from The MathWorks. Contact them to buy it and download the Toolbox.