How find the 3 value of x by using Calculator

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The discussion revolves around finding the values of x for the equation u = 4x^3 - 4x = 0 using a calculator. The original poster expresses a desire to utilize a calculator for this purpose, despite having identified some solutions through algebraic manipulation.

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  • Participants discuss the use of root finding techniques and the capabilities of different calculators. There is mention of graphing the function to identify solutions visually.

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The conversation includes various suggestions regarding the use of calculators, with some participants noting the need for specific functions or features. There is no explicit consensus on the best method to proceed, but several avenues for exploration have been presented.

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Participants note the original poster's request for a calculator-based approach, indicating a potential limitation in their current tools or knowledge of calculator functions.

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Hi all

How find the 3 value of x by using Calculator

u = 4x^3 - 4x = 0

I know this good way to solve iy

4x(x^2-1) = 0
X = 1 or X = -1 or X = 1

but I want a way bu useing a Calculator to find the 3 value of x

plese help me .
 
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The class of techniques are called root finding techniques and requires you to have something a little more hefty than a scientific calculator. Every calculator has a different layout so it's up to you to look up on google the instructions for your calculator to find out if or if not it has a "root finding" function.
 
r-soy said:
Hi all

How find the 3 value of x by using Calculator

u = 4x^3 - 4x = 0

I know this good way to solve iy

4x(x^2-1) = 0
X = 1 or X = -1 or X = 1
There are three different solutions to this equation, with none of them repeated.
r-soy said:
but I want a way bu useing a Calculator to find the 3 value of x

plese help me .
 
If you are using a graphing calculator, graph the function [itex]y= 4x^2- 4x[/itex] and "zoom" in on the points where the graph crosses the y- axis.
 

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