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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