Frequently asked questions
Can it solve for a letter other than x?
Yes. Choose the variable in the options, or type “solve A = P(1 + rt) for t”.
What if there is no exact answer?
The solver switches to Newton's method and gives accurate decimal solutions, with the iterations shown.
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