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10-Marble
September 30, 2025
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  • September 30, 2025
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Please could someone assist me with the following error: 

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Error states the value must be a function. 

 

Not sure what I am doing wrong here. Variables b, n, As, and d are defined previously. 

Best answer by Werner_E

Its hard to debug just a picture!
Whenever possible you always should attach the worksheet itself and in case you are using Prime you also have to state which version of Prime you are using.

 

Problem most likely is because there is no multiplication dot between As and the opening parenthesis. That way As is used like a function name and not like a variable. Type an explicit multiplication after As and see if it helps.

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25-Diamond I
September 30, 2025

Its hard to debug just a picture!
Whenever possible you always should attach the worksheet itself and in case you are using Prime you also have to state which version of Prime you are using.

 

Problem most likely is because there is no multiplication dot between As and the opening parenthesis. That way As is used like a function name and not like a variable. Type an explicit multiplication after As and see if it helps.

10-Marble
September 30, 2025

Many thanks Werner, your suggestion worked. Do apologise for not attaching original Mathcad sheet. Will do so for the next time.

12-Amethyst
September 30, 2025

A can also be a function, here is an example.

A can also be a function, here is an example.A can also be a function, here is an example.