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Algebra

Numerical Solve
You can use your GDC to find numerical solutions to equations.
Open a calculator page.
  • Press menu > "3: Algebra" > "1: Numerical Solve"
  • In the brackets, type $x^2-x-2=0,x$ then press enter
  • What was the result?
By default, the GDC will find the solution closest to zero. To restrict the domain, use "|"
  • Press until you highlight $nSolve(x^2-x-2=0,x)$, then press enter
  • Press ctrl = then choose "|"
  • Type $x$ ctrl =, choose "≥", then type $0$ and press enter
  • What was the result?