Computer algebra system (CAS)
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Computer algebra system (CAS)
A computer algebra system (CAS) enables you to perform
symbolic calculations. By default, CAS works in exact mode,
giving you infinite precision. On the other hand, non-CAS
calculations, such as those performed in HOME view or by an
aplet, are numerical calculations and are often
approximations limited by the precision of the calculator (to
in the case of the HP Prime). For example,
yields
the approximate answer .619047619047 in Home view (with
Standard numerical format), but yields the exact answer in
the CAS.
The CAS offers many hundreds of functions, covering algebra,
calculus, equation solving, polynomials, and more. You select
a function from the
CAS
menu, one of the Toolbox menus
discussed in chapter 20, “Functions and commands”,
beginning on page 283. Consult that chapter for a
description of all the CAS functions and commands.
CAS view
CAS calculations are done
in CAS view. CAS view is
almost identical to Home
view. A history of
calculations is built and you
can select and copy previous
calculations just as you can
in Home view, as well as
store objects in variables.
To open CAS view, press
K
.
CAS
appears in red at the left
of the title bar to indicate that you are in CAS view rather than
Home view.
The menu buttons in CAS view are:
•
: assigns an object to a variable
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Summary of Contents for NW280-200X
Page 1: ...HP Prime Graphing Calculator User Guide ...
Page 4: ......
Page 56: ...50 Reverse Polish Notation RPN ...
Page 64: ...58 Computer algebra system CAS ...
Page 107: ...An introduction to HP apps 101 ...
Page 108: ...102 An introduction to HP apps ...
Page 188: ...182 Spreadsheet these variables is provided in chapter 21 Variables beginning on page 373 ...
Page 220: ...214 Statistics 2Var app ...
Page 252: ...246 Linear Solver app ...
Page 258: ...252 Parametric app ...
Page 268: ...262 Sequence app ...
Page 404: ...398 Units and constants ...
Page 416: ...410 Lists ...
Page 442: ...436 Notes and Info ...
Page 532: ...526 Limiting functionality ...
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