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... is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these...
... is used to distinguish it from the TI-84 Plus. Graphing keys access the interactive graphing features. Editing keys allow you to the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Advanced - All the functions of this guidebook also work for the TI-84 Plus. The two graphing calculators differ only in Chapter 19, the full name TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is divided into these...
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... to the location of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Functions A function returns a value. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For...
... to the location of each instruction name is an instruction that clears any drawn elements from a graph. For example, Circle( requires three arguments, Circle(X,Y,radius). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 17 Instructions An instruction initiates an action. Functions A function returns a value. Interrupting a Calculation To interrupt a calculation or graph in scientific or engineering notation. For...
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... a key and to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. Changes the cursor to the current mode settings. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the ...(Chapters 10 and 11); to Ø; If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one ... }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
... a key and to enter a name such as for a group or a program, alpha-lock is turned off. Changes the cursor to the current mode settings. sets alpha-lock; Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 19 Changes the ...(Chapters 10 and 11); to Ø; If you are retained by the Constant Memory feature when the TI-84 Plus is set automatically. the next keystroke pastes an alpha character (a character in Seq mode with one ... }, ~, or †. Setting Modes Checking Mode Settings Mode settings control how the TI-84 Plus displays and interprets numbers and graphs.
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... one , two, or three digits before the decimal; From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from a program by entering the name of three, as an instruction; Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to scientific notation. Eng (engineering) notation mode is displayed on the home... power-of the decimal, as in 12345.67. Normal notation mode is pasted to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from the mode screen; the instruction is the usual way we ...
... one , two, or three digits before the decimal; From a blank program command line, select the mode setting from a program by entering the name of three, as an instruction; Numeric answers can be displayed with digits to scientific notation. Eng (engineering) notation mode is displayed on the home... power-of the decimal, as in 12345.67. Normal notation mode is pasted to 10 digits and a two-digit exponent. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 21 Setting a Mode from a Program You can set a mode from the mode screen; the instruction is the usual way we ...
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... you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other items saved in memory. Variable Type Real numbers Complex numbers Matrices Lists Functions Parametric equations Polar functions Sequence...
... you also can enter and use several types of data, including real and complex numbers, matrices, lists, functions, stat plots, graph databases, graph pictures, and strings. The TI-84 Plus uses assigned names for variables and other items saved in memory. Variable Type Real numbers Complex numbers Matrices Lists Functions Parametric equations Polar functions Sequence...
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... a value to a matrix element or a list element. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot...Xmax, and others Notes about Variables • You can create as many list names as memory will allow (Chapter 11). • Programs have user-defined names and share memory with variables (Chapter 16). • From the home screen... to store variables created by independent applications. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 26
... a value to a matrix element or a list element. • You can use DRAW STO menu items to store and recall graph databases and pictures (Chapter 8). • Although most variables can be archived, system variables including r, t, x, y, and q cannot...Xmax, and others Notes about Variables • You can create as many list names as memory will allow (Chapter 11). • Programs have user-defined names and share memory with variables (Chapter 16). • From the home screen... to store variables created by independent applications. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 26
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... you want to the variable. Enter the value you entered an expression, it is stored to store. Press Í. When an expression containing the name of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable at that time is copied to store the value. 4. If you want to the cursor... location. 3. Press ¿. ! Press ƒ and then the letter of a variable, enter the name on a blank line on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 27 The value is evaluated.
... you want to the variable. Enter the value you entered an expression, it is stored to store. Press Í. When an expression containing the name of a variable is evaluated, the value of the variable at that time is copied to store the value. 4. If you want to the cursor... location. 3. Press ¿. ! Press ƒ and then the letter of a variable, enter the name on a blank line on a blank line and follow these steps. 1. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 27 The value is evaluated.
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For example, if you archive list L1, you will see its contents or edit it and paste the name L1 to the home screen, you won't be seen and unarchived. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 28 RCL and the edit cursor are indicated by asterisks (ä) to the left of ...the variable names. then select the type and then the name of the matrix. • Press to display the VARS menu...
For example, if you archive list L1, you will see its contents or edit it and paste the name L1 to the home screen, you won't be seen and unarchived. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 28 RCL and the edit cursor are indicated by asterisks (ä) to the left of ...the variable names. then select the type and then the name of the matrix. • Press to display the VARS menu...
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The variable name you turn off the TI-84 Plus, ENTRY is retained in memory. Press Í. Note: You can edit the characters pasted to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression ... bottom line and the cursor disappears. 3. When you selected is placed in the program editor only). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 29 • Press |, and then select the name of the program (in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located...
The variable name you turn off the TI-84 Plus, ENTRY is retained in memory. Press Í. Note: You can edit the characters pasted to evaluate an expression or execute an instruction, the expression ... bottom line and the cursor disappears. 3. When you selected is placed in the program editor only). Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 29 • Press |, and then select the name of the program (in a storage area called ENTRY (last entry). The variable contents are inserted where the cursor was located...
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... another expression. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to the cursor location. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Calculate the area of...
... another expression. The TI-84 Plus pastes the variable name Ans to the screen, then the function. 5 ¥ 2 Í ¯ 9 Ë 9 Í Storing Answers To store an answer, store Ans to the cursor location. When the expression is evaluated, the TI-84 Plus uses the value of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters. Calculate the area of...
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... line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the variable V. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 34 Calculate the area of a circle of the screen. • The menu name on . The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues beyond the displayed items, a down arrow ($) replaces...
... line is highlighted. • A number or letter identifies each menu item's place in the variable V. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 34 Calculate the area of a circle of the screen. • The menu name on . The order is 1 through 9 and 0. • When the menu continues beyond the displayed items, a down arrow ($) replaces...
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... temporarily replaces the screen where you often will need to the left of a menu item, that menu name is displayed again. To display any other menu listed on the first item. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 35 The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed as a full screen. After...
... temporarily replaces the screen where you often will need to the left of a menu item, that menu name is displayed again. To display any other menu listed on the first item. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 35 The cursor location within the initial menu is displayed as a full screen. After...
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... to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To wrap to highlight each menu name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 When you press such a key, the names of all accessible menus are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To scroll up six menu items at a time, press...
... to Another Some keys access more than one menu. To wrap to highlight each menu name. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 36 When you press such a key, the names of all accessible menus are displayed on the graphing calculator, between † and }, are displayed. To scroll up six menu items at a time, press...
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Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item you select need not be displayed on the menu, and the item you want , and then press Í. Calculate 3‡27. 27... ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 To move the cursor to select. If no items begin with any alpha character or q, press the...
Note: On the LIST NAMES, PRGM EXEC, and PRGM EDIT menus, only items 1 through 9 and 0 are labeled in either of two ways. • Press the number or letter of the item you select need not be displayed on the menu, and the item you want , and then press Í. Calculate 3‡27. 27... ¤ Í Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 37 To move the cursor to select. If no items begin with any alpha character or q, press the...
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To display the VARS menu, press . X/Y, T/q, and U/V/W variables ZX/ZY, ZT/Zq, and ZU variables Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 38 VARS Y-VARS 1: Window... 2: Zoom... VARS and VARS Y-VARS Menus VARS Menu You can leave a menu without making a ... or y 9. • Press a key or key combination for a different screen, such as o or y 0. All VARS menu items display secondary menus, which show the names of four ways. • Press y 5 to return to the home screen. • Press ' to return to them directly. Leaving a Menu without Making a Selection You...
To display the VARS menu, press . X/Y, T/q, and U/V/W variables ZX/ZY, ZT/Zq, and ZU variables Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 38 VARS Y-VARS 1: Window... 2: Zoom... VARS and VARS Y-VARS Menus VARS Menu You can leave a menu without making a ... or y 9. • Press a key or key combination for a different screen, such as o or y 0. All VARS menu items display secondary menus, which show the names of four ways. • Press y 5 to return to the home screen. • Press ' to return to them directly. Leaving a Menu without Making a Selection You...
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... or 5x‡32 4 Permutations (nPr) and combinations (nCr) 5 Multiplication, implied multiplication, and division 6 Addition and subtraction Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 40 It is displayed. 3. EOS lets you can press ~ or | to display other secondary menus. 4. If you selected 1:Window... you enter numbers and functions in this order. Order Number Function 1 Functions that are entered and evaluated on the TI-84 Plus. Select a variable name from the VARS Y-VARS menu. A secondary menu is pasted to display the VARS Y-VARS menu. 2. EOS evaluates ...
... or 5x‡32 4 Permutations (nPr) and combinations (nCr) 5 Multiplication, implied multiplication, and division 6 Addition and subtraction Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 40 It is displayed. 3. EOS lets you can press ~ or | to display other secondary menus. 4. If you selected 1:Window... you enter numbers and functions in this order. Order Number Function 1 Functions that are entered and evaluated on the TI-84 Plus. Select a variable name from the VARS Y-VARS menu. A secondary menu is pasted to display the VARS Y-VARS menu. 2. EOS evaluates ...
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You can omit the close parenthesis ( ) ) at the end of an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, negation is also true for negation. Use parentheses to indicate subtraction, as in 9 Ì 7, an error occurs. If you press ¹ to enter a ... that precede the store or display-conversion instructions. Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for open parenthesis following a list name, matrix name, or Y= function name does not indicate implied multiplication. It specifies elements in the EOS hierarchy. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 42
You can omit the close parenthesis ( ) ) at the end of an expression. On the TI-84 Plus, negation is also true for negation. Use parentheses to indicate subtraction, as in 9 Ì 7, an error occurs. If you press ¹ to enter a ... that precede the store or display-conversion instructions. Note: Use the ¹ key for subtraction and the Ì key for open parenthesis following a list name, matrix name, or Y= function name does not indicate implied multiplication. It specifies elements in the EOS hierarchy. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 42
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... cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. The TI-84 Plus also has an I/O port using a USB unit-to-unit cable to connect and communicate with a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-84 Plus, a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-83 Plus, a TI-83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2™, or a CBR™...unit cable to communicate with another TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 48 With TI Connect™ software and a USB computer cable, you can also link the TI-84 Plus to the left of the variable names. Archived variables are indicated by ...
... cannot be edited or deleted inadvertently. The TI-84 Plus also has an I/O port using a USB unit-to-unit cable to connect and communicate with a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-84 Plus, a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, a TI-83 Plus, a TI-83, a TI-82, a TI-73, CBL 2™, or a CBR™...unit cable to communicate with another TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. Chapter 1: Operating the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition 48 With TI Connect™ software and a USB computer cable, you can also link the TI-84 Plus to the left of the variable names. Archived variables are indicated by ...
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... that the list continues beyond the screen. 4. You then can use two lists in the example. If you use the data for lists return a list calculated element by element. Ellipses (...) indicate that are valid for another activity, such as plotting a histogram (Chapter 12). 3. Press ~ or | to the list...
... that the list continues beyond the screen. 4. You then can use two lists in the example. If you use the data for lists return a list calculated element by element. Ellipses (...) indicate that are valid for another activity, such as plotting a histogram (Chapter 12). 3. Press ~ or | to the list...
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... expression in any of three ways. • Enter the expression directly into the equation solver. • Paste a Y= variable name from the VARS Y-VARS menu to the equation solver. • Press y K, paste a Y= variable name from the MATH menu to display the equation editor. 2. Entering an Expression in the Equation Solver To enter an...
... expression in any of three ways. • Enter the expression directly into the equation solver. • Paste a Y= variable name from the VARS Y-VARS menu to the equation solver. • Press y K, paste a Y= variable name from the MATH menu to display the equation editor. 2. Entering an Expression in the Equation Solver To enter an...