If the quadratic equation has no real solutions, or a cubic has only 1 real solution, then the calculator will show the
result depending on how it is set up.
Type
Quadratic
Quadratic
Cubic
Cubic
Screen
Explanation
The graph lies entirely
above the
x
-axis.
The graph lies entirely
above the
x
-axis.
Complex roots are
shown.
The function has complex
roots.
The graph only crosses
the
x
-axis once.
How to change
To show complex roots, press d.
Enter SETUP by pressing Lp
and scroll to Complex Mode, then
choose the appropriate notation
(w or e).
To show real roots only, press
d. Enter SETUP by pressing
Lp. Scroll to Complex Mode,
then press q.
To show real roots only, press
d. Enter SETUP by pressing
Lp. Scroll to Complex Mode,
then press q.
To show complex roots, press d.
Enter SETUP by pressing Lp
and scroll to Complex Mode, then
choose the appropriate notation
(w or e).
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