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Originally Posted by allyourbass2212 View Post
Right now I am teaching myself Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, but I find it more so of a time sink than actually learning anything when factoring quadratic polynomials with a coefficient attached to x^2

e.g. 2x^2-5x-12, and give you the correct output of (2x+3)(x-4)

So with that being said does anyone know of a ti83 program that will automatically factor these types of quadratic polynomials?

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FACTOR 9 - ticalc.org

But note: If you don't make it your business to become competent in factorising quadratics you're in for a world of pain down the track.
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