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Re: Prevent polynominal factor of -1?

2008-10-27 by Shawn D. King

Thanks, that did do the distribuiton. :) Still a bit ugly, as I now 
have a +- between some of the terms. But this should suffice.

~S

--- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, Don Hart <ddhart1@...> wrote:
>
> I'm not sure if there is a way to disable, I don't think so. Try 
FDISTRIB (found at CONVERT -> REWRITE)
> 
> 
> --- On Sun, 10/26/08, Shawn D. King <shawndking@...> wrote:
> 
> > From: Shawn D. King <shawndking@...>
> > Subject: [50g] Prevent polynominal factor of -1?
> > To: 50g@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 4:50 PM
> > Hello all,
> > 
> > When I obtain a polynominal result of the form -x^a...+n,
> > my HP 
> > factors the -1 on the first term so I have -(x^a...-n). Now
> > I realize 
> > this may either be a more formal method or provided for
> > ease of 
> > readability (personally, I prefer it); however, I need to
> > prevent 
> > this automatic factoring so my g/f (who is most assuredly
> > NOT 
> > mathematically inclined) can easily see each complete term
> > of the 
> > polynominal. I definitely do not want her to have to
> > distribuite the -
> > 1 herself. *shudders at thought*
> > 
> > Q: Is disabling this "feature" possible? If so,
> > how? If not, are 
> > there any "workarounds" such as user programs
> > which will do what I 
> > require?
> > 
> > My background: "Grew up" with a HP28s. Had it for
> > almost 20 years--it 
> > got me through my EE degree. Obtained my 50g in May. So I
> > know my way 
> > around RPN, User RPL, and other basics. But I'm still
> > learning (and 
> > likely will be for some time) about the 50g. :)
> > 
> > I've tried everything I could thing of, including a
> > Google search, 
> > without success. Any help greatly appreciated! TIA.
> > 
> > ~Shawn
> > 
> > 
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> > 
> >
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