Field Guide/Fix a problem/Sign change & bound errors
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Fix ERR:NO SIGN CHNG or ERR:BOUND

A zero, solver or calculus tool cannot locate the requested point in your interval.

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Press these keys

GRAPHTRACEWINDOW

Step 1 of 3. Press GRAPH.

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Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Inspect visually

    Graph the function and confirm a root or target point actually lies between the selected bounds.

  2. 2
    Reorder bounds

    Left/lower must be less than right/upper, and the guess must lie inside.

  3. 3
    Tighten one event

    Bracket a single crossing or turning point. A touching root may not create a sign change.

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Worked example

Try zero on x²+1 over −2≤x≤2.

AnswerThere is no real zero; the graph stays above the x-axis.