Algebra command reference – Casio ALGEBRA FX 2.0 Computer Algebra System and Tutorial Modes User Manual

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Using the CAS (Computer Algebra System) Mode

Algebra Command Reference

The following are the abbreviations used in this section.

• Exp ... Expression (value, formula, variable, etc.)

• Eq ... Equation

• Ineq ... Inequality

Anything enclosed within square brackets can be omitted.

u expand

Function: Expands an expression.

Syntax: expand ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq} [ ) ]

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Example

To expand (X+2)2

1(TRNS)b(expand)(v+c)xw

X2 + 4X + 4

u rFactor (rFctor)

Function: Factors an expression up to its root.

Syntax: rFactor ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq} [ ) ]

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Example

To factor the X2– 3

1(TRNS)c(rFctor)vx-dw

(X – 3) (X + 3)

u factor

Function: Factors an expression.

Syntax: factor ( {Exp/Eq/Ineq} [ ) ]

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Example

To factor X2– 4X + 4

1(TRNS)d(factor)vx-ev+ew

(X – 2)2