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TI-34 Û: A Guide for Teachers
95
Trigonometry
13
Keys
The numbered paragraph provides an
explanation for the corresponding numbered
key on the illustration below.
1.
%
B
displays a menu of all
trigonometric functions (sin, sin
-1
, cos,
cos
-1
, tan, tan
-1
).
sin
calculates the sine.
sin
-
1
calculates the inverse sine.
cos
calculates the cosine.
cos
-1
calculates the inverse cosine.
tan
calculates the tangent.
tan
-1
calculates the inverse tangent.
Notes
• The examples on the transparency
masters assume all default settings.
• Before starting a trigonometric
calculation, be sure to select the
appropriate angle-unit setting (degree or
radian—See Activity 16,
Angle Settings
and Conversions
). The calculator
interprets values according to the
current angle-unit setting.
•
E
ends a trig function.
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