Abstract
In this paper, we obtain exact solutions of the (2+1)-dimensional combined KdV-mKdV equation by using a symbol calculation approach. First, we give some background on the equation. Second, the exp$(-\varphi(z))$-expansion method will be introduced to solve the equation. After, using the exp$(-\varphi(z))$-expansion method to solve the equation, we can get four types of exact solutions, which are hyperbolic, trigonometric, exponential, and rational function solutions. Finally, we can observe the characteristics of the exact solutions via computer simulation more easily.