Re: Function as an argument to a function
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- Subject: [mg13829] Re: Function as an argument to a function
- From: "Allan Hayes" <hay at haystack.demon.cc.uk>
- Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 04:41:08 -0400
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Jani Eerikki Lakkakorpi wrote in message <6s5msa$ccu at smc.vnet.net>... >I want to pass a function as an argument to a function I am developing. >For example: Myfunction[Exp[x]] > >I would like Myfunction to return the value of it's parameter function >when (for example) x=1. > >Here's what I have tried: > >Myfunction[f_] := > f[1] > >Doesn't work. Any suggestions?? >-- The input f needs to be a function. For example Myfunction[f_] := f[1.2] Myfunction[Exp[#^2]&] 4.2207 Here is a variant for expressions (it also allows the value of x to be input) MyExpression[expr_,x_, v_]:= Block[{x = v},expr] Clear[x] MyExpression[Exp[x^2],x, 1.2] 4.2207 ------------------------------------------------------------- Allan Hayes Training and Consulting Leicester UK http://www.haystack.demon.co.uk hay at haystack.demon.co.uk voice: +44 (0)116 271 4198 fax: +44(0)116 271 8642