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Math response problems use a cas system to evaluate the student response. Which computer algebra system is to	Math response problems use a cas system to evaluate the student response. Which computer algebra system is to
be used is specified in the cas argument of the mathresponse tag; both Maxima and R are supported. Maxima and R	be used is specified in the cas argument of the mathresponse tag; both Maxima and R are supported. Maxima and R
are also a powerful stand-alone programs that can be installed on most operating systems. If you are interested	are also powerful stand-alone programs that can be installed on most operating systems. If you are interested
in writing Maxima or R problems, it is a good idea to install a copy on your operating system to access help,	in writing Maxima or R problems, it is a good idea to install a copy on your operating system to access help,
learn syntax, and test your expected responses outside the LON-CAPA environment.	learn syntax, and test your expected responses outside the LON-CAPA environment.
See \texttt{http://maxima.sourceforge.net/} or \texttt{http://www.r-project.org/}.	See \texttt{http://maxima.sourceforge.net/} or \texttt{http://www.r-project.org/}.