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(This displays the value assignment screen.)
Assign 0 to Y:

0E

Assign 1 to A:

1E

Input an initial value for X (Here, input 1):

1E

Assign –2 to B:-2E
Specify the variable you want to solve for:

f

(Here we want to solve for X, so move the highlighting to X.)Solve the equation:

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Press E to return to the value assignment screen. Then you can assign different values to the variables, change the initial value, and solve again.

An error message (Can’t Solve) will appear if SOLVE is unable to solve the equation.

Note

If natural display is selected for the calculator’s display format, the value assignment screen shows only one variable at a time.

Use c and f to move the highlighting between variables and select the one you want to input.

A Scrolling the Equation on the Value Assignment Screen

If an equation is too long to fit on the variable assignment screen, you can scroll it left and right to bring other parts of it into view. To enable scrolling, press z6(LOOK).

Use the e and d keys to scroll the equation right and left.

To return the equation to its initial view after scrolling, press J.A SOLVE Precautions

Depending on the initial value you input for the equation, SOLVE may not be able to produce a solution. If this happens, input a different initial value that you estimate is close to the actual value of the variable you are solving for, and try again.

SOLVE may not be able to produce a solution for an equation, even though one actually exists.

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