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How to Solve Quadratic Equations on a TI-89 Graphing Calculator

Quadratic equations are equations that involve second degree of unknown variables. Many students taking the SAT Reasoning Test or a subject test in mathematics will find that solving simple quadratic equations by hand wastes a lot of time. If you are using a TI-89 Titanium graphing calculator, there is an easy method to reduce the factoring and rationalizing time to a mere seconds.

Things You'll Need

  • Ti-89 Titanium calculator
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Instructions

    • 1

      Press the Home button to begin the calculation.

    • 2

      Press F2 and then the "Enter" key to select the "solve" command. The solve command solves equations if correct arguments are entered.

    • 3

      Input the quadratic equation, including both sides of the equation with only one variable.

    • 4

      Input the unknown variable after the quadratic equation. Make sure you place a comma between the equation you entered in step 3 and the unknown variable. For instance, if the equation is x^2+5x-2 = 0, your calculator screen should read "solve(x^2+5x-2=0,x)."

    • 5

      Press the "Enter" key and the unknown variable will be displayed on the screen.

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