Activities
740
Detailed information about using the functions in this example can be found in
Symbolic
Manipulation
.
Performing Computations to Derive the Quadratic Formula
Performing Computations to Derive the Quadratic Formula
Performing Computations to Derive the Quadratic Formula
Performing Computations to Derive the Quadratic Formula
Perform the following steps to derive the quadratic formula by completing the square of
the generalized quadratic equation.
1. Clear all one-character variables in the
current folder.
ˆ
Choose
1:Clear a-z
and press
¸
to
confirm.
2. On the Home screen, enter the
generalized quadratic equation:
ax
2
+bx+c=0
.
3. Subtract c from both sides of the
equation.
2 ± |
C
Note:
This example uses the result of the
last answer to perform computations on
the Voyage™ 200. This feature reduces
keystroking and chances for error.
Summary of Contents for Voyage 200
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Page 46: ...Getting Started 46 D 2 0 0 2 D B Scroll down to October and press Press Result ...
Page 60: ...Getting Started 60 B D Press Result ...
Page 139: ...Previews 139 8 Complete the operation Press 2 d Steps and keystrokes Display 5 f 2 ...
Page 453: ...Differential Equation Graphing 453 ...
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