(to select F6)
(for Clear a-z)
(to Clear a-z)
then (x), then )
| Option 1: Using a function typed into y1 | ||
| Steps | Key Sequence | Screens |
| 1. Clear Stored Values in Variables | Press 2nd, then F1 (to select F6) |
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| Press 1 (for Clear a-z) |
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| Press ENTER (to Clear a-z) |
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| 2. Input Equation into Y1 | |
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| 3. Quit Equation Editor | Press 2nd, then ESC (for QUIT) | |
| 4. Select Factor Function | Press F2 (for Algebra menu) | |
| Press 2 (for 'factor(') | |
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| 5. Input Function | Press y, then 1, then (x), then ) |
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| 6. Execute | Press ENTER | |
| NOTE: If the calculator returns numerical values, then make sure you perform step #1! | ||
| Option 2: Using Home Screen | ||
| Steps | Key Sequence | Screens |
| 1. Select Factor Function | Press F2 (for Algebra menu) | |
| Press 2 (for 'factor(') | |
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| 2. Input Function | |
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| 3. Input Independent Variable | Press 'comma" key, then x, then ')' | |
| NOTE: The independent variable can be x, t, or some other variable – the variable you type here should match your function. | ||
| 4. Execute | Press ENTER | |
| NOTE: The factor function can be used to combine fractions! | |
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| NOTE: The factor function can be used to simplify rational expressions! | |
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