Numeric Solver App
How do I solve a quadratic equation with the numeric solver?
The numeric "Solver" feature is limited to solving for only one solution at a time. Since there are two solutions for a quadratic equation, two different guesses must be entered into the solver to find both solutions. After finding the first solution, enter a new initial guess or new bounds to look for the second solution.
Note: the numeric solver will only return real solutions. If complex solutions exist, only the real solutions are returned.
Follow the steps below to solve the example equation: x2=5x-6.
1. Press n b C.
2. Once you see the two boxes, E1 and E2, press X² in E1.
3. Press the down arrow key ≥ to E2 and press 5X−6.
4. Select NEXT by pressing the h key.
5. Notice that the equation is now written.
6. Input the first guess next to x=.
7. Press b = to select "SOLVE" and the first answer will appear.
Input a second guess next to x=
8. Press b = to select "SOLVE" and the second answer will appear if the guess is sufficiently close to the second answer.