How to work with variables on a calculator?

[Dillinger4]

Im sure there is a way to do this. Any ideas? Say if a want to plug in 2(3x - 6) = 7x + 2. :)

[Zaei]

On the TI83, you can use the Solver (on the Math menu). You plug in the equation so that it equals 0, and then hit [alpha][solve(enter)].

That is the calculator that I use, so I cant help ou on any others.

Z.

[Dillinger4]

Cool thanks Zaei. The calculator that i have been using for a while is a Sharp EL-506L. When you said TI83 that rang a bell. I remember my dad found a calculator a whileback at his job and gave it to me. Since he is a school janitor he finds all of the crap students leave behind like watches, rings and calculators. I just ripped apart my room and bingo! A Texas Instruments TI-83. The thing seems like a labtop with this big screen. Pretty snazzy. :D

[Gandalf_Grey_]

your dad steals that kind of crap?! wow i hope the janitors at my school are more honest. :p

[DavidHooper]

Chuckle, I wish my dad found that stuff!
:p

[Dillinger4]

He mostly finds change that fell out of the lockers, cheap ****ty watches and claculators. Also scanners and old computers that the school chucks away :p