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Using the CAS (Computer Algebra System) Mode
Algebra Command Reference
The following are the abbreviations used in this section.
•
Exp
... Expression (value, formula, variable, etc.)
•
Eq
... Equation
•
Ineq
... Inequality
•
List
... List
•
Mat
... Matrix
•
Vect
... Vector
Anything enclosed within square brackets can be omitted.
u
expand
Function: Expands an expression.
Syntax: expand ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq/List/Mat/Vect} [ ) ]
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Example
To expand (X+2)2
1
(TRNS)
b
(expand)
(
v
+c)
xw
X2 + 4X + 4
u
rFactor (rFctor)
Function: Factors an expression up to its root.
Syntax: rFactor ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq/List/Mat/Vect} [ ) ]
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Example
To factor the X2– 3
1
(TRNS)
c
(rFctor)
vx
-d
w
(X – 3) (X + 3)
u
factor
Function: Factors an expression.
Syntax: factor ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq/List/Mat/Vect} [ ) ]
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Example
To factor X2– 4X + 4
1
(TRNS)
d
(factor)
vx
-e
v
+e
w
(X – 2)2
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