Update of statement:
solve(), roots(), FindRoot() doesn't like if() function.
However, they can solve when cases() used instead of if().

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I have diagnosed the symptoms with solve bug.
Made a page about this and tried to explain with detail.

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solve(), roots(), FindRoot() doesn't like if statement.
However, they can solve when cases() used instead of if().

if/else was reported SS 5346.
Davide added if/otherwise SS 6179
Often, the solve bloc is ~ exact, sometimes exact
At worst 4/5 decimals.
Always start true Bolean #≤# ...
often won't complain incomplete #<#
From recollection, only DeBoor needs incomplete.

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Update of statement:
solve(), roots(), FindRoot() doesn't like if statement.
However, they can solve when cases() used instead of if().

Regards

Here some notes about my opinion of how to work with piecewise continuous functions.

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Best regards.
Alvaro

IMHO, its logical solving piece wise discontinuous,
solve piece wise as well for productive classroom.

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There are other bugs too.

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