Hi I have a question concerning how to factor on a TI84plus what are the steps to doing that? much help is appreciated thanks!
To factor an expression on a TI-84 Plus calculator, you can use the built-in algebraic solver called "AlgebraPro." Here are the steps:
1. Turn on your TI-84 Plus calculator and press the "MODE" button. Make sure you are in the "ALGEBRA" mode by selecting it from the list.
2. Press the "ALPHA" button followed by the "Y=" button to access the equation editor.
3. Enter your equation using the variable "X" as needed. For example, if you want to factor the expression (x^2 + 3x + 2), enter it as "Y1=X^2+3X+2".
4. Press the "GRAPH" button to plot the expression on the graphing screen.
5. Press the "2nd" button followed by the "CALC" (or "TRACE") button to enter the "CALCULATE" menu.
6. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the option "0: AlgebraPro..." and press the "ENTER" button.
7. You will see a list of available options. Select "1: Factor" and press "ENTER".
8. The calculator will now display the factored form of the equation. For example, if you entered "Y1=X^2+3X+2", it will display "(X+1)(X+2)".
By following these steps, you can easily factor expressions using the built-in AlgebraPro solver on your TI-84 Plus calculator.