Is asking how to use wolfram alpha to solve an abstract algebra question on topic here?
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In addition to there being a WolframAlpha tag (as pointed out in the comments), the about page makes it clear that questions about software that mathematicians use is on topic. On the other hand, some questions that are on topic might receive more attention elsewhere so it might be worth pointing out that Wolfram Research has recently started a community forum with a WolframAlpha group.
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6$\begingroup$ NB. The W|A tag link is to Mathematica.SE, not Mathematics.SE. $\endgroup$ Aug 12, 2013 at 6:11
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$\begingroup$ @Lord_Farin I hastily assumed the comment pointed to the WA tag on math.se, thank you for pointing out my error. I've now edited the link. By the way, what does NB refer to in this context? $\endgroup$ Aug 12, 2013 at 13:21
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1$\begingroup$ It stands for the Latin words Nota Bene; in this context, I used it to signify that it was a side remark. $\endgroup$ Aug 12, 2013 at 14:24
To add to Mark's answer, WolframAlpha questions are also on topic at WebApps.SE.
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$\begingroup$ Both - many StackExchange sites have overlapping areas of competence. $\endgroup$ Jul 18, 2014 at 3:24
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$\begingroup$ So how do you decide to post here or there (or both)? $\endgroup$– PacerierJul 18, 2014 at 9:22
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$\begingroup$ It's which community you think would be a better fit for your question, so probably the way to go is to look at some other questions and see how they compare to yours and how they were answered. A similar case is how Linux is on topic on both Super User and Unix.SE. Crossposting is usually frowned upon. $\endgroup$ Jul 18, 2014 at 12:50
WolframAlpha
command. For example, a question dealing with how to extract and manipulate data obtained from theWolframAlpha
command directly within Mathematica would be considered on topic there. Questions specific to use of the web site are typically treated with great disdain on mathematica.se. $\endgroup$