f (x)

f (x)

x

 

x

 

a

b

Special Case: A Discontinuity and a PoleExample: Discontinuous Function.

Find the root of the equation:

 

IP(x) = 1.5

 

Enter the equation:

 

 

Keys:

Display:

Description:

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Selects Equation mode.

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Enter the equation.

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1%2/)

 

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Checksum and length.

 

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Cancels Equation mode.

Now, solve to find the root:

 

Keys:

Display:

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Your initial guesses for the root.

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1%2/)

Selects Equation mode; displays

 

 

the equation.

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