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"integer" is selected and the problem contains a decimal number such as
"123.15", the software will convert that decimal number to "12315/100",
an integer representation, and this may create some confusion as the
solution process becomes more lengthy.
When the problem explicitly states ‘convert to fractions’, use "integer"
setting.
If an equation does not completely get solved under "integer" setting, try
solving it under "real" (this may occur, for example, with equations
containing logs).

A solution to an inequality may be presented in either interval or inequality
notation

sometimes your book will explicitly instruct you to use one or the

other. Note that you can switch between the two, even at the end of the
solution process; the system will not force you to solve the problem again just
because solution notation was changed.

The final option lets you choose whether to use radians or degrees to measure
angles (this is needed in some geometry and trigonometry wizards).

Note that if you have "factoring" setting for a quadratic equation that is not
factorable, the software will override your choice with "quadratic formula", which
will work universally.
These settings are worksheet-specific. For example if yo RV