Why is my TI-89 Titanium not factoring equations correctly?

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The TI-89 Titanium calculator is not factoring equations correctly for the expression 2x² + 17xy + y², returning the original equation instead of a factored form. Users must ensure they press the diamond key before hitting Enter to receive an approximate result. This step is crucial for the calculator to process the factoring function effectively. Failure to do so results in no change to the input expression.

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  • Understanding of polynomial expressions and factoring techniques.
  • Familiarity with the TI-89 Titanium calculator interface.
  • Knowledge of using the diamond key function on TI calculators.
  • Basic algebra skills, particularly with quadratic polynomials.
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  • Learn how to use the diamond key function on the TI-89 Titanium effectively.
  • Research polynomial factoring techniques in algebra.
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Students, educators, and anyone using the TI-89 Titanium for algebraic computations, particularly those encountering issues with polynomial factoring.

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Hi, when try factor(2x^2+17xy+y^2) the result is the same equation, the same result with quadratic polynomials doesn't give a facotr answer. Thanks
 
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Hi jccumpa,

jccumpa said:
Hi, when try factor(2x^2+17xy+y^2) the result is the same equation, the same result with quadratic polynomials doesn't give a facotr answer. Thanks

Did you press the diamond key before you pressed the Enter key (to get an approximate result)?
 

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