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TI-82 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. © 1993, 2000, 2001 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
TI-82 GRAPHING CALCULATOR GUIDEBOOK TI-GRAPH LINK, Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, CBL 2, Calculator-Based Ranger, CBR, Constant Memory, Automatic Power Down, APD, and EOS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. © 1993, 2000, 2001 Texas Instruments Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
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...with radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in a residential installation. Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment... with or arising out of the purchase or use of this equipment not expressly approved by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. US FCC...
...with radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no event shall Texas Instruments be liable for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in a residential installation. Caution: Any changes or modifications to this equipment... with or arising out of the purchase or use of this equipment not expressly approved by any other party. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. US FCC...
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... manual describes how to use the TI.82 Graphing Calculator. The first chapter gives general instructions on the Graph 12 Finding the Calculated Maximum 13 Other Features 14 Chapter 1: Operating the TI.82 Turning the TI.82 On and Off 1-2 Setting the Display Contrast 1-3 The Display 1-4 Entering Expressions and Instructions 1-6 TI.82 Edit Keys 1-8 Setting Modes 1-9 TI.82 Modes 1-10 Variable Names 1-12 Storing...
... manual describes how to use the TI.82 Graphing Calculator. The first chapter gives general instructions on the Graph 12 Finding the Calculated Maximum 13 Other Features 14 Chapter 1: Operating the TI.82 Turning the TI.82 On and Off 1-2 Setting the Display Contrast 1-3 The Display 1-4 Entering Expressions and Instructions 1-6 TI.82 Edit Keys 1-8 Setting Modes 1-9 TI.82 Modes 1-10 Variable Names 1-12 Storing...
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... FORMAT 3-10 Displaying a Graph 3-11 Exploring a Graph with the Free-Moving Cursor ........ 3-13 Exploring a Graph with TRACE 3-14 Exploring a Graph with ZOOM 3-16 Using ZOOM MEMORY 3-19 Setting ZOOM FACTORS 3-21 Using CALC (Calculate) Operations 3-22 Chapter 4: Parametric Graphing Getting Started: Path of a Ball 4-2 Defining and Displaying a Parametric Graph 4-3 Exploring a Parametric Graph 4-6 Chapter 5: Polar Graphing Getting Started: Polar Rose...
... FORMAT 3-10 Displaying a Graph 3-11 Exploring a Graph with the Free-Moving Cursor ........ 3-13 Exploring a Graph with TRACE 3-14 Exploring a Graph with ZOOM 3-16 Using ZOOM MEMORY 3-19 Setting ZOOM FACTORS 3-21 Using CALC (Calculate) Operations 3-22 Chapter 4: Parametric Graphing Getting Started: Path of a Ball 4-2 Defining and Displaying a Parametric Graph 4-3 Exploring a Parametric Graph 4-6 Chapter 5: Polar Graphing Getting Started: Polar Rose...
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... Vertical Lines 8-5 Drawing Tangent Lines 8-6 Drawing Functions and Inverses 8-7 Shading Areas on a Graph 8-8 Drawing Circles 8-9 Placing Text on a Graph 8-10 Using Pen to Draw on a Graph 8-11 Drawing Points 8-12 Drawing Pixels 8-13 Storing and Recalling Graph Pictures 8-14 Storing and Recalling Graph Databases 8-15 Clearing a Drawing 8-16 Chapter 9: Split Screen Getting Started: Polynomial Coefficients...
... Vertical Lines 8-5 Drawing Tangent Lines 8-6 Drawing Functions and Inverses 8-7 Shading Areas on a Graph 8-8 Drawing Circles 8-9 Placing Text on a Graph 8-10 Using Pen to Draw on a Graph 8-11 Drawing Points 8-12 Drawing Pixels 8-13 Storing and Recalling Graph Pictures 8-14 Storing and Recalling Graph Databases 8-15 Clearing a Drawing 8-16 Chapter 9: Split Screen Getting Started: Polynomial Coefficients...
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Chapter 10: Matrices Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations .......... 10-2 Defining a Matrix 10-4 Viewing Matrix Elements 10-5 Editing Matrix Elements 10-6 About Matrices 10-8 Matrix Math Functions 10-10 MATRIX MATH Operations 10-12 Chapter 11: Lists Getting Started: Generating Sequences 11-2 About Lists 11-3 LIST OPS Operations 11-6 LIST MATH Operations 11-9 Chapter 12: Statistics Getting Started: Building Height and City Size .......... 12-2 Setting Up a Statistical Analysis 12-9 Viewing List Elements 12-10 Editing List Elements 12-11 STAT EDIT Menu 12-12 Statistical ...
Chapter 10: Matrices Getting Started: Systems of Linear Equations .......... 10-2 Defining a Matrix 10-4 Viewing Matrix Elements 10-5 Editing Matrix Elements 10-6 About Matrices 10-8 Matrix Math Functions 10-10 MATRIX MATH Operations 10-12 Chapter 11: Lists Getting Started: Generating Sequences 11-2 About Lists 11-3 LIST OPS Operations 11-6 LIST MATH Operations 11-9 Chapter 12: Statistics Getting Started: Building Height and City Size .......... 12-2 Setting Up a Statistical Analysis 12-9 Viewing List Elements 12-10 Editing List Elements 12-11 STAT EDIT Menu 12-12 Statistical ...
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Chapter 14: Applications Left-Brain, Right-Brain Test Results 14-2 Speeding Tickets 14-4 Buying a Car, Now or Later 14-5 Graphing Inequalities 14-6 Solving a System of Nonlinear Equations 14-7 Program: Sierpinski Triangle 14-8 Cobweb Attractors 14-9 Program: Guess the ...Curves 14-20 Chapter 15: Memory Management Checking Available Memory 15-2 Deleting Items from Memory 15-3 Resetting the TI.82 15-4 Chapter 16: Communication Link Getting Started: Sending Variables 16-2 TI.82 LINK 16-3 Selecting Items to Send 16-4 Transmitting Items 16-6 Receiving Items 16-7 Backing Up Memory 16-8...
Chapter 14: Applications Left-Brain, Right-Brain Test Results 14-2 Speeding Tickets 14-4 Buying a Car, Now or Later 14-5 Graphing Inequalities 14-6 Solving a System of Nonlinear Equations 14-7 Program: Sierpinski Triangle 14-8 Cobweb Attractors 14-9 Program: Guess the ...Curves 14-20 Chapter 15: Memory Management Checking Available Memory 15-2 Deleting Items from Memory 15-3 Resetting the TI.82 15-4 Chapter 16: Communication Link Getting Started: Sending Variables 16-2 TI.82 LINK 16-3 Selecting Items to Send 16-4 Transmitting Items 16-6 Receiving Items 16-7 Backing Up Memory 16-8...
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...Structure of the Guidebook The guidebook contains sections that incorporate features from different functional areas of the TI.82. Using this Guidebook Effectively The structure of the TI.82 guidebook and the design of its pages can help you see how different functional areas work ...Consistent presentation techniques are presented on a single page or on two facing pages. Several page-design elements help you how to use the calculator. ¦ Getting Started is a fast-paced keystroke-by-keystroke introduction. ¦ Chapter 1 describes general operation and lays the foundation ...
...Structure of the Guidebook The guidebook contains sections that incorporate features from different functional areas of the TI.82. Using this Guidebook Effectively The structure of the TI.82 guidebook and the design of its pages can help you see how different functional areas work ...Consistent presentation techniques are presented on a single page or on two facing pages. Several page-design elements help you how to use the calculator. ¦ Getting Started is a fast-paced keystroke-by-keystroke introduction. ¦ Chapter 1 describes general operation and lays the foundation ...
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Reference Aids Several techniques have equal importance, or if you may need to look up . Introduction ix No other text in the guidebook is performed. These include: ¦ A chapter table of contents on the first page of each chapter, as well as the full table of contents at the front of the guidebook. ¦ A glossary at the back of the guidebook, listing tasks and topics you may choose one of several items have been used to help you look up specific information when you need it. therefore, when you see numbered text, you know you must perform the steps sequentially. ...
Reference Aids Several techniques have equal importance, or if you may need to look up . Introduction ix No other text in the guidebook is performed. These include: ¦ A chapter table of contents on the first page of each chapter, as well as the full table of contents at the front of the guidebook. ¦ A glossary at the back of the guidebook, listing tasks and topics you may choose one of several items have been used to help you look up specific information when you need it. therefore, when you see numbered text, you know you must perform the steps sequentially. ...
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... 96 pixels wide and 64 pixels high. A list is a complete sequence of values that define a graph: functions in an expression. A function, which the TI.82 can be evaluated to a location in memory in expressions. Expression Function Graph Database Graph Picture Home Screen Instruction List Matrix Menu Items Pixel Variable An expression is a set of numbers...
... 96 pixels wide and 64 pixels high. A list is a complete sequence of values that define a graph: functions in an expression. A function, which the TI.82 can be evaluated to a location in memory in expressions. Expression Function Graph Database Graph Picture Home Screen Instruction List Matrix Menu Items Pixel Variable An expression is a set of numbers...
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... some principal operating and graphing features of the TI.82. Contents TI.82 Menus 2 First Steps 3 Entering a Calculation: Compound Interest .......... 4 Defining a Function: Box with Lid 6 Defining a Table of these examples first. Getting Started contains two keystroke-by-keystroke examples, an interest rate problem and a volume problem, that introduce you to use the TI.82 much more quickly by...
... some principal operating and graphing features of the TI.82. Contents TI.82 Menus 2 First Steps 3 Entering a Calculation: Compound Interest .......... 4 Defining a Function: Box with Lid 6 Defining a Table of these examples first. Getting Started contains two keystroke-by-keystroke examples, an interest rate problem and a volume problem, that introduce you to use the TI.82 much more quickly by...
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... where you press a key that accesses a menu, such as , that menu are more than seven items on the menu, a $ appears on the top line. TI-82 Menus To leave the keyboard uncluttered, the TI.82 uses full-screen menus to display a different menu.
... where you press a key that accesses a menu, such as , that menu are more than seven items on the menu, a $ appears on the top line. TI-82 Menus To leave the keyboard uncluttered, the TI.82 uses full-screen menus to display a different menu.
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... y and then press and hold † (to make the display darker). The calculator is displayed. 3. Press 3 to clear the display. You can press ' to select Reset.... Press 2 to its factory settings. (Resetting the TI.82 erases all previously entered data.) This ensures that you press. First Steps Before beginning ...the steps on . 2. Press and release y and then press Ã. (Pressing y accesses the operation printed in this page to reset the TI.82 to select Reset. If the screen is very dark or blank, you need to the left above the next key that following the keystrokes in...
... y and then press and hold † (to make the display darker). The calculator is displayed. 3. Press 3 to clear the display. You can press ' to select Reset.... Press 2 to its factory settings. (Resetting the TI.82 erases all previously entered data.) This ensures that you press. First Steps Before beginning ...the steps on . 2. Press and release y and then press Ã. (Pressing y accesses the operation printed in this page to reset the TI.82 to select Reset. If the screen is very dark or blank, you need to the left above the next key that following the keystrokes in...
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...is positioned on a line. 3. Press y, followed by ãENTRYä (above Í). Press y ã:ä, then enter the expression to calculate the total amount available after Y years at 6% annual compounded interest will double in the first two lines of the display. 5. Press Í to ...so you to enter more than one line, and recall previous entries. 1. Entering a Calculation: Compound Interest Using trial and error, determine when an amount invested at Z interest just as the amount. The TI.82 displays up to recall the last expression entered and then edit it . You also ...
...is positioned on a line. 3. Press y, followed by ãENTRYä (above Í). Press y ã:ä, then enter the expression to calculate the total amount available after Y years at 6% annual compounded interest will double in the first two lines of the display. 5. Press Í to ...so you to enter more than one line, and recall previous entries. 1. Entering a Calculation: Compound Interest Using trial and error, determine when an amount invested at Z interest just as the amount. The TI.82 displays up to recall the last expression entered and then edit it . You also ...
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...227;QUITä (above {) .9 to change 10 to , 12 years. As soon as you press ¥, Ansà is a variable that contains the last calculated answer. Press y ãENTRYä } 1 y ãINSä (above z) to return to be less than 10 years. If the amount above is to... the Home screen. To display answers in a format more appropriate for calculations involving money, press z to two fixed decimal places. 10. 7. Press } to 11.9. To divide the last calculated amount by seven, press ¥ 7, followed by Í. Press † ~ ~ ~ to position...
...227;QUITä (above {) .9 to change 10 to , 12 years. As soon as you press ¥, Ansà is a variable that contains the last calculated answer. Press y ãENTRYä } 1 y ãINSä (above z) to return to be less than 10 years. If the amount above is to... the Home screen. To display answers in a format more appropriate for calculations involving money, press z to two fixed decimal places. 10. 7. Press } to 11.9. To divide the last calculated amount by seven, press ¥ 7, followed by Í. Press † ~ ~ ~ to position...
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... † Í to change the MODE back to determine the solution. Press o to access this way? B XB L 5. Enter the function for tables and graphing on the Y= edit screen. Press 200 ¿ ƒ W y ã:ä 250 ¿ ƒ L Í to show that describes the volume ... mm. What X would give the maximum volume V of X. („ lets you enter X quickly, without pressing ƒ.) The = sign is selected. 6 Getting Started Use tables and graphs to Float. 2. From the diagram: 2X + A = W 2X + 2B = L V = A B X Substituting: V = (W - 2X) (L à 2 - Press y ã...
... † Í to change the MODE back to determine the solution. Press o to access this way? B XB L 5. Enter the function for tables and graphing on the Y= edit screen. Press 200 ¿ ƒ W y ã:ä 250 ¿ ƒ L Í to show that describes the volume ... mm. What X would give the maximum volume V of X. („ lets you enter X quickly, without pressing ƒ.) The = sign is selected. 6 Getting Started Use tables and graphs to Float. 2. From the diagram: 2X + A = W 2X + 2B = L V = A B X Substituting: V = (W - 2X) (L à 2 - Press y ã...
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.... Defining a Table of Values The table feature of values from the previously defined function to estimate an answer to the problem. 1. Use a table of the TI.82 provides numeric information about a function. Leave Indpnt: Auto and Depend: Auto so the table will be generated automatically. 4. Note that the maximum length of X for...
.... Defining a Table of Values The table feature of values from the previously defined function to estimate an answer to the problem. 1. Use a table of the TI.82 provides numeric information about a function. Leave Indpnt: Auto and Depend: Auto so the table will be generated automatically. 4. Note that the maximum length of X for...
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By varying the value of the cutout. Adjust the table setup to get more accurate estimate of the maximum size of @Tbl, you can "zoom in" on the Table You can adjust the way a table is 410256, which occurs at X=37. The maximum occurs between 36 and 38. 8 Getting Started Press 30 Í to get a more detailed information about any defined function. Note that the maximum value displayed is displayed to set @Tbl. 2. Use † and } to set TblMin. Zooming In on the table. 1. Press y ãTABLEä. 3. Press 1 Í to scroll the table.
By varying the value of the cutout. Adjust the table setup to get more accurate estimate of the maximum size of @Tbl, you can "zoom in" on the Table You can adjust the way a table is 410256, which occurs at X=37. The maximum occurs between 36 and 38. 8 Getting Started Press 30 Í to get a more detailed information about any defined function. Note that the maximum value displayed is displayed to set @Tbl. 2. Use † and } to set TblMin. Zooming In on the table. 1. Press y ãTABLEä. 3. Press 1 Í to scroll the table.
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Press 36 Í to set TblMin. Press .1 Í to set @Tbl. 5. This would be the maximum volume of the box if you could cut your piece of paper at 36.8 in full precision, 410264.064. Press y ãTABLEä and use † and } to move the cursor. 4. Press y ãTblSetä. Press † and } to scroll the table. 6. Getting Started 9 Press ~ to display the value of Y1 at 36.8 is 410264. 7. The maximum value of Y1 at 1 mm. increments.
Press 36 Í to set TblMin. Press .1 Í to set @Tbl. 5. This would be the maximum volume of the box if you could cut your piece of paper at 36.8 in full precision, 410264.064. Press y ãTABLEä and use † and } to move the cursor. 4. Press y ãTblSetä. Press † and } to scroll the table. 6. Getting Started 9 Press ~ to display the value of Y1 at 36.8 is 410264. 7. The maximum value of Y1 at 1 mm. increments.
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The values of the WINDOW variables determine the size of the display. Ymax Xmin Ymin Xscl Xmax Yscl 4. Press 10 Í to set Xscl as shown. You can view and change these values. 1. Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, and Ymax define the boundaries of the viewing WINDOW. Xscl and Yscl define the distance between tick marks on the X and Y axis. 2. Press 200 ¥ 2. The standard WINDOW variables define the viewing WINDOW as 10. 5. Press Í. You can enter expressions to define the Y WINDOW variables. 10 Getting Started You can view and edit the values of the WINDOW variables ...
The values of the WINDOW variables determine the size of the display. Ymax Xmin Ymin Xscl Xmax Yscl 4. Press 10 Í to set Xscl as shown. You can view and change these values. 1. Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, and Ymax define the boundaries of the viewing WINDOW. Xscl and Yscl define the distance between tick marks on the X and Y axis. 2. Press 200 ¥ 2. The standard WINDOW variables define the viewing WINDOW as 10. 5. Press Í. You can enter expressions to define the Y WINDOW variables. 10 Getting Started You can view and edit the values of the WINDOW variables ...