[R] Pass an equation as an argument of a sub-function

[Bert Gunter]

See here for almost the same issue:

http://r.789695.n4.nabble.com/Pasting-R-code-lines-into-labels-td4757446.html

Same answer: pass the unevaluated formula (i.e. an R expression) using
substitute/quote. Then evaluate it appropriately using eval. Same
references.

Bert Gunter

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On Thu, Jun 6, 2019 at 11:08 AM Frank S. <f_j_rod using hotmail.com> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I have defined an R function g(y) wich in turn is inside other R function
> f(x). The function g(y) depends on an
> equation, and I would like to know if such an equation could be passed as
> an argument of the main function
> (taking into account that we should change the variable "x" to "y").
> As an example, I have:
>
> function(x) {         # Main function, called f(x)
>
>   -----  (code)
>
>   function(y) {        # Sub-function, called g(y)
>     -----  (code)
>     eq <- y^2 -3*y
>     ----- (code)
>   }
>
>   ----- (code)
>
> }
>
> In summary, I would like to know is there is any way to:
> Put the equation "eq" as an argument of the main function f(x).
>
>
> Thank you very much!
>
> Frank
>
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