Also note that the software in the TI-89 and TI-92 calculators is a somewhat stripped down version of Derive. If you have to solve equations of this nature occasionally then you'll find an invaluable tool in these products. -Adam Carlos Marcano wrote: >>From: "Don Taylor" >> >> > > > >>Derive, a computer algebra software tool is happy to give you numerical >>approximations for this. Two solutions, >> >> x = -1.409624004 >>and >> x = 0.6367326378 >> >>You can get a free 30 day trial version of Derive at www.derive.com. >> >> > >Ok, now I don4t have to make any bisections! > > > > >>I hope this might have helped. If you have any questions about Derive >>I have been using it for more than 10 years and am always happy to try >>to answer questions. >> >> > >Thanks a lot Don! > >Regards, > >*Carlos* > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.572 / Virus Database: 362 - Release Date: 27/01/04 > >-- >http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: >[PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads > > > > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics