Texas Instruments TI-34 II Explorer Plus User Manual

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TI-34 Û: A Guide for Teachers
113
Math Menu
18
Keys
These numbered paragraphs provide
explanations for the corresponding numbered
keys on the illustration below.
1.
%d
displays a menu with various
math functions. Some functions require
you to enter two values, real numbers,
or expressions that equal a real
number.
abs(n)
Displays absolute value of
n .
round(n,digits)
Rounds
n to specified
number of digits.
iPart (n)
Returns only the integer
(iPart) of
n .
fPart(n)
Returns only the fractional
part of
n .
min(n
1
,n
2
)
Returns the minimum (min)
of two values,
n
1
and n
2
.
max(n
1
, n
2
)
Returns the maximum of
two values,
n
1
and n
2
.
lcm (n
1
,n
2
)
Returns the least common
multiple (lcm) of two values,
n
1
and n
2
.
gcd (n
1
, n
2
)
Returns the greatest
common divisor (gcd) of two values,
n
1
and n
2
n
3
Calculates the cube of n .
3
Ñ
(n)
: Calculates the cube root of
n .
remainder(n
1
,n
2
)
: Returns the
remainder resulting from the division
of two values,
n
1
and n
2
.
Notes
• The example on the transparency master
assumes all default settings.
• To use the functions, select the math
function from the menu, and then enter
the value.
•
%`
must separate the two values.
• The closing parenthesis following
function names is optional.
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Texas Instruments TI-34 II Explorer Plus Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Blue
Digits	11 digits
Display number of lines	2 lines

Summary

Activities

How to Use the TI-34 II

TI-34 II Basic Operations

Explains fundamental calculator keys and operations.

Basic Math

Covers arithmetic operations, negative numbers, and percentages.

Order of Operations

Explains the calculator's EOS and order of operations rules.

Fractions

Covers entering, simplifying, and converting fractions and mixed numbers.

Powers, Roots, and Reciprocals

Covers exponentiation, roots, and reciprocal calculations.

Probability

Explains permutations, combinations, factorials, and random numbers.

Statistics

Covers entering and analyzing 1-VAR and 2-VAR statistical data.

Trigonometry

Explains sine, cosine, tangent, and their inverse functions.

Logarithms and Antilogarithms

Angle Settings and Conversions