16-2 Step-by-Step Examples
Press to simplify the
numerator.
Press to select the
entire fraction.
Press to simplify the
selected fraction, giving
the result shown at the
right.
Example 2 Given that
write C in the form , where d is a whole number.
Solution: In the Equation Writer, enter C by typing:
2 45
3
12
20 6
3
Press to
select .
Press to select
and to
select 20.
Now press ,
select FACTOR and
press .
C 2 45 3 12 20–63–+=
d 5
63–
20–
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