Solvevx, Subst – HP 49g Graphing Calculator User Manual

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SOLVEVX

Description:

Finds zeros of an expression with respect to the cun-ent

variable, or solves an equation with respect to the

ciuxent variable. (You use the CAS modes input fonn to

set the ciuTent variable.)

Access:

Symbolic solve, 0{Ssj3

Input:

A fmiction or equation in tire current variable.

Output:

A list of zeros or solutions.

Flags:

For a symbolic result, clear the CAS modes Numeric

option (flag -03 clear).

If Exact mode is set (flag -105 clear) and there are no

exact solutions, the command returns a null list even

when there are approximate solutions.

Example:

Solve the following expression for 0, where X is the

default variable on tlie calculator:

Type:

Command

Command:

SOLVEVX ( X " 3 - X - 9 )

Result:

{ X = 2 . 2 4 0 0 }

Note that if exact mode is set, this example returns a

null list as there are no exact solutions to the equation.

See also:

SOLVE

SUBST

Type:

Description:

Access:

Input:

Output:

Flags:

Function

Substitutes a value for a variable in an expression. The

value can be numeric or an expression.

Algebra, 0®

Level 2/Argmnent 1: An expression.

Level 1/Argument 2: The value or expression to be
substituted.

The expression with the substitution made.

Exact mode must be set (flag -105 clear).

Numeric mode must not be set (flag -03 clear).

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Computer Algebra Commands

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