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12: The Equation Solver  157 

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Table 12-1. The SOLVE Menu Labels 

Menu 

Label 

Description 

  

Verifies the current equation and creates menu labels 
for it. This is necessary before doing any calculations. 

  

Accesses the ALPHA-Edit menu (page 31) so you can 
alter the current equation. The arrow keys move long 
equations across the display. 

  

Deletes the current equation or just its variables (that is, 
the space allotted in memory for the variables). 

  

Allows you to enter a new equation. 

 
While you’re working with a specific equation in the Solver, the 
equation’s own menu appears in the display. To retrieve the primary 
SOLVE menu, press e. 
 

Entering Equations 

To make an entry into the Solver list:  
 
1. Press  . (To insert the new entry at the bottom of the list, 

press @].) 

2.  Use the ALPHA menu to type in characters (see page 30), and use the 

regular keyboard to type in digits and arithmetic operators (+, =, yx
etc.). If you make a mistake, use < to backspace or C to start 
over. Or press e to bring up the ALPHA-Edit menu. 

3. Press I to store the equation. 
4. Press  to verify that the equation is valid, and to create its 

menu labels. You now can proceed with your calculations. 

 
When you press  the calculator displays: 

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