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698 Essential Mathematical Methods Units1&2CAS
Combining fractions
This command gives an expression with a common
denominator and. The denominator is returned in
factored form.
Forexample:
Enter and highlight 1/(x − 1) + 1/(x + 1). Then select
Interactive—Transformation—combine.
Enter and highlight y/(x − y) + y/(x + y). Then select
Interactive—Transformation—combine.
Solve numerically
There are several ways to find numerical solutions
to equations. In each of these ways, only one
solution is given. You can vary the guess (Value)
or the bounds of the search (Lower and Upper)
to find particular solutions. If an expression
such as x
2
− x − 2.1isentered without an equals
sign, the calculator will assume the expression is
equal to zero and solve the equation.
Forexample:
Enter and highlight x
2
− x − 2.1 = 0, select
Interactive—Equation/inequality—solve and
tap the solve numerically option. Note that the
lower and upper bounds are set to ∞ and a
guess of –1 has been entered to return the
first solution: 1.03297.
For the second solution shown, the first line has been copied and pasted (or dragged) to the
next entry line and the guess x = 2 has been entered to return the solution x = 2.03297.
Alternatively, use from the Main menu and
enter Lower and Upper bounds. A guess may also be
entered, but is not necessary.
Note:
The bounds selected arise from a quick
sketch which indicated that the quadratic equation
has one positive and one negative solution.
A third method involves using the Graph program and finding the solution using the
GSolve application.
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