Mathprint Ti30x Pro
Mathprint Ti30x Pro
Mathprint Ti30x Pro
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Contents
Getting Started 1
Switching the Calculator On and Off 1
Display Contrast 1
Home Screen 1
2nd Functions 2
Modes 2
Multi-Tap Keys 4
Menus 5
Examples 5
Scrolling Expressions and History 6
Answer Toggle 6
Last Answer 7
Order of Operations 7
Clearing and Correcting 9
Memory and Stored Variables 10
Math Functions 13
Fractions 13
Percentages 15
Scientific Notation [EE] 16
Powers, Roots and Inverses 17
Pi (symbol Pi) 17
Math 18
Number Functions 19
Angles 21
Rectangular to Polar 23
Trigonometry 24
Hyperbolics 26
Logarithm and Exponential Functions 26
Numerical Derivative 27
Numerical Integral 28
Statistics, Regressions and Distributions 30
Probability 40
Math Tools 43
Stored Operations 43
Data Editor and List Formulas 44
Function Table 48
Matrices 50
Vectors 53
Solvers 55
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Number Bases 60
Expression Evaluation 62
Constants 63
Conversions 64
Complex Numbers 67
Reference Information 70
Errors and Messages 70
Battery Information 74
Troubleshooting 75
General Information 76
Online Help 76
Contact TI Support 76
Service and Warranty Information 76
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Getting Started
This section contains information about basic calculator functions.
Display Contrast
The brightness and contrast of the display depend on room lighting, battery freshness
and viewing angle.
To adjust the contrast:
1. Press and release the % key.
2. Press ] (to darken the screen) or [ (to lighten the screen).
Note: This will adjust the contrast one level at a time. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as
needed.
Home Screen
On the Home screen, you can enter mathematical expressions and functions, along
with other instructions. The answers are displayed on the Home screen.
The TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ screen can display a maximum of four lines with a
maximum of 16 characters per line. For entries and expressions longer than the visible
screen area, you can scroll left and right (! and ") to view the entire entry or
expression.
In MathPrint™ mode, you can enter up to four levels of consecutive nested functions
and expressions, which include fractions, square roots, exponents with ^, Ü, ex, and
10x.
When you calculate an entry on the Home screen, depending upon space, the answer is
displayed either directly to the right of the entry or on the right side of the next line.
Special indicators and cursors may be displayed on the screen to provide additional
information concerning functions or results.
Indicator Definition
2ND 2nd function.
FIX Fixed-decimal setting. (See Mode section.)
SCI, ENG Scientific or engineering notation. (See Mode
section.)
Getting Started 1
Indicator Definition
DEG, RAD, Angle mode (degrees, radians, or gradians). (See
GRAD Mode section.)
L1, L2, L3 Displays above the lists in data editor.
H, B, O Indicates HEX, BIN, or OCT number-base mode. No
indicator displayed for default DEC mode.
The calculator is performing an operation. Use &
to break the calculation.
56 An entry is stored in memory before and/or after
the visible screen area. Press # and $ to scroll.
´ Indicates that the multi-tap key is active.
Normal cursor. Shows where the next item you
type will appear. Replaces any current character.
Entry-limit cursor. No additional characters can be
entered.
Insert cursor. A character is inserted in front of the
cursor location.
Placeholder box for empty MathPrint™ template.
Use the arrow keys to move into the box.
MathPrint™ cursor. Continue entering in the
current MathPrint™ template, or press " to exit
the template.
2nd Functions
%
Most keys can perform more than one function. The primary function is indicated on
the key and the secondary function is displayed above it. Press % to enable the
secondary function of a given key. Notice that 2ND appears as an indicator on the
screen. To cancel before pressing the next key, press % again. For example, % b
25 < calculates the square root of 25 and returns the result, 5.
Modes
q
Use q to choose modes. Press $ # ! " to choose a mode, and < to select it.
Press - or % s to return to the Home screen and perform your work using the
chosen mode settings.
Default settings are highlighted in these sample screens.
2 Getting Started
DEGREE RADIAN GRADIAN - Sets the angle mode to degrees, radians, or gradians.
NORMAL SCI ENG - Sets the numeric notation mode. Numeric notation modes
affect only the display of results, and not the accuracy of the values stored in the unit,
which remain maximal.
NORMAL displays results with digits to the left and right of the decimal, as in
123456.78.
SCI expresses numbers with one digit to the left of the decimal and the appropriate
power of 10, as in 1.2345678E5, which is the same as the value (1.2345678×105)
including the brackets for correct order of operation.
ENG displays results as a number from 1 to 999 times 10 to an integer power. The
integer power is always a multiple of 3.
Note: E is a shortcut key to enter a number in scientific notation format. The
result displays in the numeric notation format selected in the mode menu.
FLOAT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Sets the decimal notation mode.
Float (floating) decimal mode displays up to 10 digits, plus the sign and decimal.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (fixed decimal point) specifies the number of digits (0 to 9) to
display to the right of the decimal.
REAL a+bi r±q - Sets the format of complex number results.
REAL real results
a+bi rectangular results
r±q polar results
DEC HEX BIN OCT - Sets the number base used for calculations.
DEC decimal
HEX hexadecimal (To enter hex digits A through F, use % §, % ¨, and so on.)
BIN binary
OCT octal
MATHPRINT CLASSIC
MATHPRINT mode displays most inputs and outputs in textbook format.
CLASSIC mode displays inputs and outputs in a single line.
Examples of MathPrint™ and Classic Modes
Getting Started 3
MathPrint™ Mode Classic Mode
Float mode and answer toggle Float mode and answer toggle
key key.
Multi-Tap Keys
A multi-tap key is one that cycles through multiple functions when you press it. Press
" to stop multi-tap.
For example, the X key contains the trigonometry functions sin and sin/ as well as
the hyperbolic functions sinh and sinh/. Press the key repeatedly to display the function
that you want to enter.
4 Getting Started
Multi-tap keys include z, X, Y, Z, C, D, H, and g. Applicable
sections of this guidebook describe how to use the keys.
Menus
Menus give you access to a large number of calculator functions. Some menu keys,
such as % h, display a single menu. Others, such as d, display multiple
menus.
Press " and $ to scroll and select a menu item, or press the corresponding number
next to the item. To return to the previous screen without selecting the item, press
-. To exit a menu and return to the Home screen, press % s.
% h (key with a single menu):
RECALL VAR
1:x = 0
2:y = 0
3:z = 0
4:t = 0
5:a = 0
6:b = 0
7:c = 0
8:d = 0
Examples
Some sections are followed by instructions for keystroke examples that demonstrate
the TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ functions.
Notes:
• Examples assume all default settings, as shown in the Modes section unless noted
in the example.
• Use - to clear the home screen as needed.
Getting Started 5
• Some screen elements may differ from those shown in this document.
• Since wizards retain their memory, some keystrokes may be different.
Scrolling Expressions and History
!"#$
Press ! or " to move the cursor within an expression that you are entering or editing.
Press % ! or % " to move the cursor directly to the beginning or end of the
expression.
From an expression or edit, # moves the cursor to the history. Press < from an
input or output in history to paste that expression back to the cursor position on the
edit line.
Press % # from the denominator of a fraction in the expressions edit to move the
cursor to the history. Press < from an input or output in history to paste that
expression back to the cursor position on the edit line.
Example
7FU4
(3)(1)<
%b##<
<
Answer Toggle
r
Press the r key to toggle the display result (when possible) between fraction and
decimal answers, exact square root and decimal, and exact pi and decimal.
Example
Answer %b8<
toggle
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Note: r is also available to toggle number formats for values in cells in the Function
Table and in the Data Editor. Editors such as in matrix, vector and system solver will
display toggled cell values.
Last Answer
%i
The last entry performed on the home screen is stored to the variable ans . This
variable is retained in memory, even after the calculator is turned off. To recall the
value of ans :
• Press % i ( ans displays on the screen), or
• Press any operations key (T, U, and so forth) in most edit lines as the first part of
an entry. ans and the operator are both displayed.
Examples
ans 3V3<
V3<
3%c%i
<
Note: The variable ans is stored and pastes in full precision which is 13 digits.
Order of Operations
The TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ calculator uses Equation Operating System (EOS™) to
evaluate expressions. Within a priority level, EOS™ evaluates functions from left to
right and in the following order.
Getting Started 7
In MathPrint™ mode, exponentiation using the G
key is evaluated from right to left. The expression
2^3^2 is evaluated as 2^(3^2), with a result of
512.
Note: End of expression operators and Base n conversions such as 4 Bin, angle
conversion 4 DMS, 4 Pfactor, and complex number conversions 4 Polar and 4 Rectangle, are
only valid in the Home Screen. They are ignored in wizards, function table display and
data editor features where the expression result, if valid, will display without a
conversion. Editors such as in matrix, vector and system solver will also ignore these
end of expression operators in the edit line.
Note: Use brackets to clearly indicate the operation order you expect for your
expression entry. If necessary, the brackets can be used to override the order of
operations followed by the algorithms in the calculator. If the result is not as expected,
check how the expression was entered and add brackets as needed.
Examples
+QPM 60 T 5 V M 12 <
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(M) 1 T M 8 T 12 <
‡ and + % b 9 T 16 <
() 4V(2T3)<
( ) and + 4(2T3)<
^ and ‡ %b3G2"T4
G2<
( ) and M (M3)F<
M3F<
Getting Started 9
Returns the calculator to default settings; clears
memory variables, pending operations, all entries
in history and statistical data; clears any stored
operation and ans .
Start with % s -
clear
screen
Clear Var %{
1 (Selects Yes )
10 Getting Started
Store 15 L z
<
Recall %h
<F <
Lzz
<
zz
<W4<
³ Problem
In a gravel quarry, two new excavations have been opened. The first one measures 350
metres by 560 metres, the second one measures 340 metres by 610 metres. What
volume of gravel does the company need to extract from each excavation to reach a
depth of 150 metres? To reach 210 metres? Display the results in engineering
notation.
q$""<-
350 V 560 L z <
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340 V 610 L z z <
-
150 V % h
<<
-
210 V % h < <
For the first excavation, the company needs to extract 29.4 million cubic metres to
reach a depth of 150 metres, and extract 41.16 million cubic metres to reach a depth
of 210 metres.
-
150 V z z <
210 V z z <
For the second excavation, the company needs to extract 31.11 million cubic metres to
reach a depth of 150 metres, and extract 43.554 million cubic metres to reach a depth
of 210 metres.
12 Getting Started
Math Functions
This section contains information about using the calculator maths functions such as
trigonometry, statistics and probability.
Fractions
P %@ d1 %j
Fractions with P can include real and complex numbers, operation keys (T, V, etc.),
and most function keys (F, % _, etc.).
In Classic mode or classic entries in MathPrint™ mode, the fraction bar P displays in-
line as a thick bar, for example . Use brackets to clearly indicate the arithmetic you
expect. While the Order of Operations rules will apply, you are in control of the way an
expression evaluates by placing the correct brackets in your inputs.
Fraction Results
• Fraction results are automatically simplified and output is in improper fraction
format.
• When mixed number output is desired, use the 4n/d³´Un/d mixed number
conversion at the end of the input expression. This feature is located in d 1:
4 n/d³´Un/d.
• Fraction results are obtained when the calculated value can display within the
limits of the fraction format supported by the calculator and no decimal value was
entered in the input expression.
• If decimal numbers are used or calculated in a fraction numerator or denominator,
the result will display as a decimal. Entering a decimal forces the result to display
in decimal format.
• Use % j (above r) on results to attempt fraction to decimal conversions
within the fraction display limits offered by this numeric calculator.
Mixed Numbers and Conversions
• % @ enters a mixed number. Press the arrow keys to cycle through the unit,
numerator, and denominator.
• d 1 converts between simple fractions and mixed-number form (4n/d³´Un/d).
• % j converts results between fractions and decimals.
MathPrint™ Entry
• To enter numbers or expressions in the numerator and denominator in MathPrint™
mode, press P.
• Press $ or # to move the cursor between the numerator and denominator.
• Pressing P before or after numbers or functions may pre-populate the numerator
with parts of your expression. Watch the screen as you press keys to ensure you
enter the expression exactly as needed.
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On the Home Screen
• To paste a previous entry from history in the numerator or mixed number unit,
place the cursor in the numerator or unit, press # to scroll to the desired entry,
and then press < to paste the entry to the numerator or unit.
• To paste a previous entry from history in the denominator, place the cursor in the
denominator, press % # to jump into history. Press # to scroll to the desired
entry, and then press < to paste the entry to the denominator.
Evaluation of Your Expression
• When < is pressed to evaluate your input expression, brackets may be displayed
to clearly indicate how it was interpreted and calculated by the calculator. If it is
not what you expected, copy the input expression and edit as needed.
Classic Mode or Classic Entry
• If the cursor is in a classic entry location, enter the numerator expression enclosed
by brackets, then press P to display the thick fraction bar, and then enter the
denominator expression also enclosed with brackets for the result to be calculated
as you expect for your problem.
Examples in MathPrint™ Mode
f³´d 4%@1$2"%
j<
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Examples in Classic Mode
4n/d³´Un/d 9P2d1<
f³´d 4%@1P2%
j<
Percentages
%_
To perform a calculation involving a percentage, press % _ after entering the value
of the percentage.
Example
2 % _ V 150 <
³ Problem
A mining company extracts 5000 tonnes of ore with a concentration of metal of 3%
and 7300 tonnes with a concentration of 2.3%. On the basis of these two extraction
figures, what is the total quantity of metal obtained?
If one tonne of metal is worth 280 units of currency, what is the total value of the
metal extracted?
3 % _ V 5000 <
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V 280 <
The two extractions represent a total of 317.9 tonnes of metal for a total value of
89012 units of currency.
2E5<
Note: Enters (2 x 105) using the
calculator E notation.
q$"<
Note: The SCI mode setting displays
results in scientific notation.
-<
-
4E2V6EM1<
P5E3$2E4<
%i%j
Example
Textbook Problem
-
( 5 V 10 G 3 " ) W ( 2 V 10 G
4")<
Using E
-
5E3W2E4<
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Powers, Roots and Inverses
F Calculates the square of a value.
G Raises a value to the power indicated. Use " to
move the cursor out of the power in MathPrint™
mode.
%b Calculates the square root of a non-negative value.
In complex number modes, a+bi and r±q,
calculates the square root of a negative real value.
%c Calculates the x th root of any non-negative value
and any odd integer root of a negative value.
a Inverts the entered value as 1/x.
Examples
5FT4G2T1"
<
10 G M 2 <
% b 49 <
%b3FT2G4<
6 % c 64 <
3<%a<
Pi (symbol Pi)
g (multi-tap key)
p ≈ 3.14159265359 for calculations.
p ≈ 3.141592654 for display in Float mode.
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Example
p 2Vg<
³ Problem
What is the area of a circle if the radius is 12 cm?
Reminder: A = p×r2
g V 12 F <
r
The area of the circle is 144 p square cm. The area of the circle is approximately 452.4
square cm when rounded to one decimal place.
Math
d MATH
d displays the MATH menu:
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mode.
Syntax: nDeriv( expression,variable ,point
[,tolerance ])
(Classic mode syntax)
8:fnInt( Numerical integral over an interval with optional
tolerance argument, H, when command is used in
Classic mode, classic entry, and in MathPrint™
mode.
Syntax: fnInt( expression,variable ,lower,upper
[,tolerance ])
(Classic mode syntax)
Examples
4n/d³´Un/d 9P2"d1<
lcm( d2
6%`9)<
gcd( d3
18 % ` 33 ) <
sum( d5
1"4"z V2
<
prod( d6
1"5"1Pz
""<
Note: See Numerical Derivative, nDeriv(, and Numerical Integral, fnInt( in Maths
Functions for examples and more information.
Number Functions
d NUM
d " displays the NUM menu:
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1:abs( Absolute value
Syntax: abs( value )
2:round( Rounded value
Syntax: round( value ,#decimals)
3:iPart( Integer part of a number
Syntax: iPart( value )
4:fPart( Fractional part of a number
Syntax: fPart( value )
5:int( Greatest integer that is { the number
Syntax: int( value )
6:min( Minimum of two numbers
Syntax: min( valueA,valueB)
7:max( Maximum of two numbers
Syntax: max( valueA,valueB)
8:mod( Modulo (remainder of first number P second
number)
Syntax: mod( dividend,divisor)
Examples
abs( d"1
M%b5<
round( d"2
1.245 % ` 1 ) <
##<
!!!!!5<
iPart( 4.9 L z <
fPart( d"3z)<
d"4z)
<
int( d"5
M 5.6 ) <
min( d"6
max( 4%`M5)<
d"7
.6 % ` .7 ) <
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mod( d"8
17 % ` 12 ) <
##<!!6<
Angles
d DMS
d " " displays the DMS menu:
Choose an angle mode from the mode screen. You can choose from DEGREE (default),
RADIAN, or GRADIAN. Entries are interpreted and results displayed according to the
angle mode setting without needing to enter an angle unit modifier.
Note: You can also convert between rectangular coordinate form (R) and polar
coordinate form (P). (See Rectangular to Polar for more information.)
Examples
RADIAN q"<
-
X 30 d " "
1)<
DEGREE q<
-
2gd""4
<
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4DMS 1.5 d " " 6 <
³ Problem
Two adjacent angles measure 12¡ 31¢ 45£ and 26¡ 54¢ 38£ respectively. Add the two
angles and display the result in DMS format. Round the results to two decimal places.
-q$$"""<
- 12 d " "
1
31 d " " 2
45 d " " 3
T 26 d " " 1
54 d " " 2
38 d " " 3 <
d""6<
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q"<-
XgP6")<
Retain radian mode on the calculator and calculate the sine of 30¡. Change the
calculator to degree mode and find the sine of p / 6 radians.
Rectangular to Polar
d R³´P
d ! displays the R³´P menu, which has functions for converting coordinates
between rectangular (x,y) and polar (r,q) format. Set Angle mode, as necessary, before
starting calculations.
Example
Convert polar coordinates (r,q) = (5,30) into rectangular coordinates. Then convert
rectangular coordinates ( x ,y ) = (3,4) into polar coordinates. Round decimal results to
one decimal place.
R³´P -q$$""
<
-d!1
5 % ` 30 ) <
d!2
5 % ` 30 ) <
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d!3
3%`4)<
d!4
3%`4)<
5 3 5
Converting (r,q) = (5,30) gives ( x ,y ) = ( 2 ,2 ) and ( x ,y ) = (3,4) gives
(r,q) = (5.0,53.1).
Trigonometry
X Y Z (multi-tap keys)
Pressing one of these multi-tap keys repeatedly lets you access the corresponding
trigonometric or inverse trigonometric function. Set the Angle mode - Degree or
Radian - before your calculation.
Example in Degree Mode
tan -
q<-
Z 45 ) <
tan-1 -
ZZ1)<
cos -
5 V Y 60 ) <
tan -
q"<-
ZgP4")<
tan-1 -
ZZ1)<
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cos -
5VYgP4")
<
-r
³ Problem
Find angle A of the right triangle below. Then calculate angle B and the length of the
hypotenuse c . Lengths are in metres. Round results to one decimal place.
Reminder:
tan A =
7
3
therefore m±A = tan-1 ()
7
3
c= 3 2+ 72
Note: Set mode to DEGREE and fix 1 decimal place for the calculations.
q<$$""<
-
ZZ7P3")<
90 U % i <
%b3FT7F<
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r
q<$$""<
To one decimal place, the measure of angle A is 66.8¡, the measure of angle B is
23.2¡, and the length of the hypotenuse is 7.6 metres.
Hyperbolics
X Y Z (multi-tap keys)
Pressing one of these multi-tap keys repeatedly lets you access the corresponding
hyperbolic or inverse hyperbolic function. Angle modes do not affect hyperbolic
calculations.
Example
-
XXX5)T2<
##<%!XX
XX<
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C C pastes 10 to the power function.
Examples
log DD1)<
ln D5)V2<
10› -
CCDD
2)<
DDCC
5")<
e› -
C .5 <
Numerical Derivative
The TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ calculates the (approximate) numerical derivative of an
expression at a point given a tolerance for the numerical method. (See the About the
Numerical Derivative at a Point section for more information.)
MathPrint™ Mode
% A pastes the numerical derivative template from the keypad to calculate the
numerical derivative with the default tolerance H is 1EM5.
Example
%A %A
z FT5z ""
M1<
To change the default tolerance, H, and observe how the tolerance plays a role in the
numerical solution, paste the numerical derivative from the menu location, d
MATH 7:nDeriv( , where the numerical derivative template will paste with the option to
modify the tolerance as needed for an investigation of the numerical derivative result.
Example
d d7z FT5z
MATH ""M1"1EM5
7:nDeriv(
<
Math Functions 27
with
optional
tolerance
Classic Mode or Entry
In Classic mode or in classic edit lines, the nDeriv( command will paste from the
keypad or MATH menu.
Syntax: nDeriv( expression,variable ,point [,tolerance ]) where tolerance is optional and
the default H is 1EM5.
Example
%A %A
or z FT5z
d %`z
MATH %`M1)
7:nDeriv(
<
About the Numerical Derivative at a Point
The numerical derivative at a point command, nDeriv( or d/dx, uses the symmetric
difference quotient method. This method approximates the numerical derivative at a
given point as the slope of the secant line about the point.
()
f′ x =
f (x + ε ) − f (x − ε )
2ε
%A
zFU4z""
2<
Numerical Integral
The TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ calculates the (approximate) numerical integral of an
expression with respect to a variable x , given a lower limit, an upper limit and a
tolerance for the numerical method.
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MathPrint™ Mode
% Q pastes the numerical integral template from the keypad to calculate the
numerical integral on a given interval with the default tolerance H is 1EM5.
Example in RADIAN Angle Mode
%Q q"<
%Q
0"g""
zXz)"
<
To change the default tolerance, H, and observe how the tolerance plays a role in the
numerical solution, paste the numerical integral from the menu location, d MATH
8:fnInt( , where the numerical integral template will paste with the option to modify
the tolerance as needed for an investigation of the numerical integral result.
Example in DEGREE Angle Mode
d q<
MATH d8
8:fnInt(
0"3"
with zG5<
optional
tolerance
Classic Mode or Entry
In Classic mode or in classic edit lines, the fnInt( command will paste from the keypad
or MATH menu.
Syntax: fnInt( expression,variable ,upper,lower[,tolerance ]) where tolerance is
optional and the default H is 1EM5.
Example
%Q %Q
or z G5%.
d z % .0 % .3 )
MATH <
8:fnInt(
³ Problem
Find the area under the curve f(x) = Mx2+4 on the x intervals from M2 to 0 and then from
0 to 2. What do you notice about the results? What could you say about the graph of
this function?
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%Q M2"0"
Mz FT4"r
<
##<
%!"0J
"2
<
Notice that both areas are equal. Since this is a parabola with the vertex at (0,4) and
zeros at (M2,0) and (2,0) you see that the symmetric areas are equal.
30 Math Functions
included.
3:2-VAR STATS Analyses paired data from 2 data sets with 2
measured variables—x , the independent variable,
and y , the dependent variable. Frequency data
may be included.
Note: 2-Var Stats also computes a linear
regression and populates the linear regression
results. It displays values for a (slope) and b (y-
intercept); it also displays values for r2 and r.
4:LinReg ax +b Fits the model equation y=ax+b to the data using a
least-squares fit for at least two data points. It
displays values for a (slope) and b (y-intercept); it
also displays values for r2 and r.
5:PropReg ax Fits the model equation y=ax to the data using
using least squares fit for at least one data point.
It displays the value for a . Supports data forming a
vertical line with the exception of all 0 data.
6:RecipReg Fits the model equation y=a/x+b to the data using
a/ x +b least squares fit on linearised data for at least two
data points. It displays values for a and b; it also
displays values for r2 and r.
7:QuadraticReg Fits the second-degree polynomial y=ax2+bx+c to
the data. It displays values for a , b, and c; it also
displays a value for R2. For three data points, the
equation is a polynomial fit; for four or more, it is
a polynomial regression. At least three data points
are required.
8:CubicReg Fits the third-degree polynomial y=ax3+bx2+cx+d
to the data. It displays values for a , b, c, and d; it
also displays a value for R2. For four points, the
equation is a polynomial fit; for five or more, it is a
polynomial regression. At least four points are
required.
9:LnReg a+blnx Fits the model equation y=a+b ln(x) to the data
using a least squares fit and transformed values ln
(x) and y. It displays values for a and b; it also
displays values for r2 and r.
:PwrReg ax ^b Fits the model equation y=axb to the data using a
least-squares fit and transformed values ln(x) and
ln(y). It displays values for a and b; it also displays
values for r2 and r.
:ExpReg ab^x Fits the model equation y=abx to the data using a
least-squares fit and transformed values x and ln
(y). It displays values for a and b; it also displays
values for r2 and r.
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:expReg ae^(b x) Fits the model equation y=a e^(bx) to the data
using least squares fit on linearised data for at
least two data points. It displays values for a and
b; it also displays values for r2 and r.
% u " displays the DISTR menu, which has the following distribution
functions:
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(m), which must be a real number > 0. x can be an
non-negative integer (SINGLE) or a list of integers
(LIST). The default is mu=1. The probability density
function ( pdf ) is:
Stats Results
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Variables 1-Var or 2-Var Definition
Q3 1-Var Median of the elements between
Med and maxX (3rd quartile).
minY or maxY 2-Var Minimum or maximum of y
values.
Data <
45 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55
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Stat %s
%u
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2-Var Example
Data: (45,30); (55,25). Find: x¢(45).
Stat %u
StatVars <%s
%u1
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³ Problem
For his last four tests, Anthony obtained the following scores. Tests 2 and 4 were given
a weight of 0.5, and tests 1 and 3 were given a weight of 1.
Test No. 1 2 3 4
Score 12 13 10 11
Weight 1 0.5 1 0.5
1. Find Anthony’s average grade (weighted average).
2. What does the value of n given by the calculator represent? What does the value of
Gx given by the calculator represent?
Reminder: The weighted average is
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Σx (12)(1)+ (13)(0.5)+ (10)(1)+ (11)(0.5)
=
n 1 + 0.5 + 1 + 0.5
3. The teacher gave Anthony 4 more points on test 4 due to a grading error. Find
Anthony’s new average grade.
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If the teacher adds 4 points to Test 4, Anthony’s average grade is 12.
³ Problem
The table below gives the results of a braking test.
Test No. 1 2 3 4
Speed (kph) 33 49 65 79
Braking distance (m) 5.30 14.45 20.21 38.45
Use the relationship between speed and braking distance to estimate the braking
distance required for a vehicle travelling at 55 kph.
A hand-drawn scatter plot of these data points suggest a linear relationship. The
calculator uses the least squares method to find the line of best fit, y '=ax '+b, for data
entered in lists.
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$ 20.21 $ 38.45 <
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This line of best fit, y '=0.67732519x 'N18.66637321 models the linear trend of the data.
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The linear model gives an estimated braking distance of 18.59 metres for a vehicle
travelling at 55 kph.
Regression Example 1
Calculate an ax+b linear regression for the following data: {1,2,3,4,5}; {5,8,11,14,17}.
Data <
1$2$3$4$
5$"
5 $ 8 $ 11 $ 14 $ 17
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Regression %s
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Press $ to examine all
the result variables.
Regression Example 2
Calculate the exponential regression for the following data:
• L1 = {0,1,2,3,4}; L2 = {10,14,23,35,48}
• Find the average value of the data in L2.
• Compare the exponential regression values to L2.
Clear all data vv4
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Data 0$1$2$3$4
$ " 10 $ 14 $ 23 $
35 $ 48 <
Regression %u
##
Find the %u
average value 1 (Selects StatVars )
(y) of the data $$$
in L2 using
StatVars. $$$ Notice that the title bar
$$ reminds you of your last
statistical or regression
calculation.
Examine the I1
table of values
of the
regression
equation.
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Warning: If you now calculate 2-Var Stats on your data, the variables a and b (along
with r and r2) will be calculated as a linear regression. Do not recalculate 2-Var Stats
after any other regression calculation if you want to preserve your regression
coefficients (a, b, c, d) and r values for your particular problem in the StatVars menu.
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Distribution Example
Compute the binomial pdf distribution at x values {3,6,9} with 20 trials and a success
probability of 0.6. Enter the x values in list L1, store the results in L2, and then find the
sum of the probabilities and store in the variable t .
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20 $ 0.6
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Probability
H %
H is a multi-tap key that cycles through the following options:
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! A factorial, n!, is the product of the positive
integers from 1 to n. The value of n must be a
positive whole number { 69. When n = 0, n! = 1
nCr Calculates the number of possible combinations
given n and r, non-negative integers. The order of
objects is not important, as in a hand of cards.
nPr Calculates the number of possible permutations of
n items taken r at a time, given n and r, non-
negative integers. The order of objects is
important, as in a race.
Examples
! 4H<
nCr 52 H H 5
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nPr 8HHH3<
Store value 5 L %
to rand
1 (Selects rand)
<
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rand % 1<
randint( % 2
3%`5)<
³ Problem
An ice cream store advertises that it makes 25 flavours of home made ice cream. You
like to order three different flavours in a dish. How many combinations of ice cream
can you test over a very hot summer?
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25 H H 3 <
You can choose from 2300 dishes with different combinations of flavours!
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Math Tools
This section contains information about using the calculator tools such as data lists,
functions and conversions.
Stored Operations
%m %n
% n lets you store an operation.
% m pastes an operation to the home screen.
To set an operation and then recall it:
1. Press % n.
2. Enter any combination of numbers, operations and/or values.
3. Press < to store the operation.
4. Press % m to recall the stored operation and apply it to the last answer or the
current entry.
If you apply % m directly to a % m result, the n=1 iteration counter is
incremented.
Examples
Clear op %n
If a stored op is present,
press - to clear it.
Set op V2T3
<
Recall op 4%m
%m
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%m
Redefine op -
%n -
F
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Recall op 5%m
20 % m
³ Problem
A local store allows you to earn loyalty points that you can redeem for various gifts.
The store adds 35 points to your mobile app for every visit. You would like to get a
music download which costs 275 points. How many visits will it take? Currently, you
have 0 points.
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0%m
%m
%m
%m
%m
%m
%m
%m
After 8 visits to the store you will have 280 points which is enough for your download!
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2:Clear L2 2:Clear L1 Frmla 2:Sort Lg-Sm...
3:Clear L3 3:Clear L2 Frmla 3:Sequence...
4:Clear ALL 4:Clear L3 Frmla 4:Sum List...
5:Clear ALL
Entering and Editing Data
• Use ! " # $ to highlight a cell in the data editor and then enter a value.
• Mode settings such as number format, Float/Fix decimal and angle modes affect
the display of a cell value.
• Fractions, radicals and p values will display.
• Press:
- L in a cell edit to store the value of the cell to a variable.
- r to toggle the number format when a cell is highlighted.
- J to delete a cell.
- < - to clear the edit line of a cell.
- % s to return to the Home Screen.
- % # to go to the top of a list.
- % $ to go to the bottom of a list.
• Use the CLR menu to clear the data from a list.
List Formulas (FORMULA menu)
• In the data editor, press v " to display the FORMULA menu. Select the
appropriate menu item to add or edit a list formula in the highlighted column, or
clear formulas from a particular list.
• When a data cell is highlighted, pressing L is a shortcut to open the formula
edit state.
• In the formula edit state, pressing v displays a menu to paste L1, L2 or L3 in the
formula.
• Formulas cannot contain a circular reference such as L1=L1.
• When a list contains a formula, the edit line will display the reversed cell name.
Cells will update if referenced lists are updated.
• To clear a formula list, clear the formula first, and then clear the list.
• If L is used in a list formula, the last element of the computed list is stored to
the variable. Lists cannot be stored.
• List formulas accept all calculator functions and real numbers.
Options (OPS menu)
In the data editor, press v ! to display the OPS menu. Select the appropriate menu
item to:
• Sort values from smallest to largest or largest to smallest.
• Create a Sequence of values to fill a list.
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• Sum the elements in a list and store to a variable for further investigation.
Example
L1 vv4
v1P4$
2P4$
3P4$
4P4<
Formula "v"
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³ Problem
On a November day, a weather report on the Internet listed the following
temperatures.
Paris, France 8¡C
Moscow, Russia M1¡C
Montreal, Canada 4¡C
Convert these temperatures from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. (See also the
section on Conversions.)
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Reminder: F = 5 C + 32
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9 W 5 V v 1 T 32
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If Sydney, Australia is 21¡C, find the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and store the
temperature in the variable z.
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! $ $ $ 21 <
#"<%"Lz z z
<%h$$
Function Table
I displays a menu with the following options:
The function table allows you to display a defined function in a tabular form. To set up
a function table:
1. Press I and select Add/Edit Func.
2. Enter one or two functions and press <.
3. Select the table start, table step, auto, or ask-x options and press <.
The table is displayed using the specified values. Table results will display as Real
numbers in DEC mode only. Complex functions evaluate on the home screen only.
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overwrite the x values as needed to see more
results.
Note: In the Function Table view, press - to display and edit the Table Setup wizard
as needed.
³ Problem
Find the vertex of the parabola, y = x (36 - x ) using a table of values.
Reminder: The vertex of the parabola is the point on the parabola that is also on the
line of symmetry.
I1-
z ( 36 U z )
<-<
15 $ 3 $ $
<
After searching close to x = 18, the point (18,324) appears to be the vertex of the
parabola since it appears to be the turning point of the set of points of this function. To
search closer to x = 18, change the Step value to smaller and smaller values to see
points closer to (18,324).
³ Problem
A charity collected £3,600 to help support a local food kitchen. £450 will be given to the
food kitchen every month until the funds run out. How many months will the charity
support the kitchen?
Reminder: If x = months and y = money left, then y = 3600 - 450x .
I1
-
3600 U 450 z
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Input each guess and press <.
2 Selects f(
8)<
The support of £450 per month will last for 8 months since y (8) = 3600 - 450(8) = 0 as
shown in the table of values.
³ Problem
Find the intersection of the lines f(x)=L2x+5 and g(x)=x-4.
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<-z U4
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Select Auto
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Matrices
In addition to those in the Matrix MATH menu, the following matrix operations are
allowed. Dimensions must be correct:
• matrix + matrix
• matrix – matrix
• matrix × matrix
• Scalar multiplication (for example, 2 × matrix )
• matrix × vector (vector will be interpreted as a column vector)
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% t NAMES
% t displays the matrix NAMES menu, which shows the dimensions of the
matrices and lets you use them in calculations. The row and column dimension of a
matrix can be 1{row{3 and 1{column{3.
% t MATH
% t " displays the matrix MATH menu, which lets you perform the following
operations:
% t EDIT
% t ! displays the matrix EDIT menu, which lets you define or edit matrix [A],
[B], or [C].
Note: Press r to toggle the number format in a cell as needed.
Example
1 2
Define matrix [A] = 3 4
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Define [A] %t!
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Set "<"<
dimensions <
Enter values 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $
det([A]) %s
%t"
<
%t<)
<
Transpose %t<
%t"$<
<
Inverse %s
-
%t<
%t"$$
<
<
rref --
%t"#
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<)
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Vectors
In addition to those in the Vector MATH menu, the following vector operations are
allowed. Dimensions must be correct:
• vector + vector
• vector – vector
• Scalar multiplication (for example, 2 × vector)
• matrix × vector (vector will be interpreted as a column vector)
% [vector] NAMES
% [vector] displays the vector NAMES menu, which shows the dimensions of the
vectors and lets you use them in calculations.
The dimension of a vector can be 1{dim{3.
% [vector] MATH
% [vector] " displays the vector MATH menu, which lets you perform the following
vector calculations:
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magnitude Syntax: norm( vector)
% [vector] EDIT
% [vector] ! displays the vector EDIT menu, which lets you define or edit vector [u],
[v], or [w].
Note: Press r to toggle the number format in a cell as needed.
Example
Define vector [u] = [ 0.5 8 ]. Define vector [v] = [ 2 3 ].
Calculate [u] + [v], DotP( [u],[v]) , and norm( [v]) .
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<
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2<3<
Add vectors %s
% [vector] <
T
% [vector] $ <
<
DotP --
% [vector] " <
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% [vector] <
%`
% [vector] $ <
)<
.5 V 2 T 8 V 3 <
Note: DotP is calculated
here in two ways.
norm -
% [vector] " $ $
<
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%b2FT3F"
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Note: norm is calculated
here in two ways.
Solvers
Numeric Equation Solver
%
% prompts you for the equation and the values of the variables. You then
select the variable you want to solve.
Example
For the following equation shown, solve for the variable b.
Reminder: If you have already defined variables, the solver will assume those values.
Num-solv %
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Initial Variable <
Value 1P2"
<
2P3"
<
1P4"
Solution <$$
Bounds Enter the interval where
you expect the solution
as [LOWER,UPPER] if
needed.
<
r
Note: LEFT-RIGHT is the
difference between the
left- and right-hand sides
of the equation
evaluated at the
solution. This difference
gives how close the
solution is to the exact
answer.
Polynomial Solver
%
% prompts you to select either the quadratic or the cubic equation solver.
You then enter the real coefficients of the variables and solve. Solutions will be real or
complex.
Example of Quadratic Equation
Reminder: If you have already defined variables, the solver will assume those values.
Poly-solv %
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Enter <
coefficients 1
$
M2
$
2
<
Solutions <
$
Note: If you choose to
store the polynomial to
f(x) or g(x), you can use
I to study the table of
values.
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Vertex form (quadratic
solver only)
On the solution screens of the polynomial solver, you can press r to toggle the
number format of the solutions x1, x2 for quadratic, or x1, x2, and x3 for cubic.
System of Linear Equations Solver
%
% solves systems of linear equations. You choose from 2×2 or 3×3 systems.
Notes:
• x, y, and z results are automatically stored in the x, y, and z variables.
• Use r to toggle the results (x, y and z) as needed.
• The system solver solves for a unique solution or infinite solutions in closed form,
or it indicates no solution.
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Example 2×2 System
1 2 37
x+ y=
3 3 90
Solve: 2 1 28
x− y=
5 5 75
Sys-solv %
2×2 <
system
Enter 1P3<<
equations 2 P 3 <
37 P 90 <
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28 P 75 <
Solution <
Change r
number
format (if
needed)
<
Change r
number
format (if
needed)
<
Solve: 5x – 2y + 3z = -9
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4x + 3y + 5z = 4
2x + 4y – 2z = 14
Sys-solv % $
Enter 5<M2<3<
coefficients M9<
4<3<5<4
<
2<4<M2<
14 <
Note: For 3x3, notice that
the first equation must be
entered as:
5x + M2 + 3z = M9
Solution <
<
<
<
Enter the % 2
system 1<2<3<4
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2<4<6<8
<
3 < 6 < 9 < 12
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Solution <
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Number Bases
%
Base Conversion
% displays the CONVR menu, which converts a real number to the equivalent
in a specified base.
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3:d Designates a decimal number.
4:o Designates an octal integer.
d 8 Hex -
127 % 1 <
h 8 Bin -
%¬%¬
% "1
% 2<
b 8 Oct -
10000000 % "
2
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o 8 Dec #<<
Boolean Logic
% ! displays the LOGIC menu, which lets you perform boolean logic.
Examples
BIN mode: -
and, or q$$$$
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1111 % ! 1
1010 <
1111 % ! 2
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1010 <
BIN mode: -
xor, xnor 11111 % ! 3
10101 <
11111 % ! 4
10101 <
HEX mode: -
not, 2’s q$$$$
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% !6
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DEC mode: -
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Expression Evaluation
%
Press % to input and calculate an expression using numbers, functions and
variables/parameters. Pressing % from a populated home screen expression
pastes the content to Expr=. If the cursor focus is in history, the selected expression
will paste to Expr= when % is pressed.
If variables, x , y , z, t , a, b, c or d are used in the expression, you will be prompted for
values or use the stored values displayed for each prompt. The number stored in the
variables will update in the calculator.
Example
% -
2z Tz z z
<-1P4
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< - % b 27
<
%
< - % b 40
< - % b 45 " g g g
<
Constants
Constants lets you access scientific constants to paste in various areas of the
TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ calculator. Press % to access, and ! oro" to select
either the NAMES or UNITS menus of the same 20 physical constants. Use # and $ to
scroll through the list of constants in the two menus. The NAMES menu displays an
abbreviated name next to the character of the constant. The UNITS menu has the same
constants as NAMES but the units of the constant show in the menu.
Note: Displayed constant values are rounded. The values used for calculations are given
in the following table.
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Constant Value used for calculations
mole
R ideal gas constant 8.3144598 Joules per mole per
Kelvin
m electron mass 9.10938356×10M31 kilograms
e
Conversions
The CONVERSIONS menu allows a total of 20 conversions (or 40 if converting both
ways). The conversion must be at the end of an expression. The value of the full
expression will be converted. A conversion can be stored to a variable.
To access the CONVERSIONS menu, press % . Press one of the numbers (1-5)
to select, or press # and $ to scroll through and select one of the CONVERSIONS sub-
menus. The sub-menus include the categories English-Metric, Temperature, Speed and
Length, Pressure, Power and Energy.
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English-Metric Conversion
in 4 cm inches to centimetres
cm 4 in centimetres to inches
ft 4 m feet to metres
m 4 ft metres to feet
yd 4 m yards to metres
m 4 yd metres to yards
mile 4 km miles to kilometres
km 4 mile kilometres to miles
acre 4 m2 acres to square metres
m2 4 acre square metres to acres
gal US 4 L US gallons to litres
L 4 gal US litres to US gallons
gal UK 4 L UK gallons to litres
L 4 gal UK litres to UK gallons
oz 4 gm ounces to grams
gm 4 oz grams to ounces
lb 4 kg pounds to kilograms
kg 4 lb kilograms to pounds
Temperature Conversion
¡F 4 ¡C Fahrenheit to Celsius
¡C 4 ¡F Celsius to Fahrenheit
¡C 4 K Celsius to Kelvin
K 4 ¡C Kelvin to Celsius
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pc 4 m parsecs to metres
m 4 pc metres to parsecs
Ang 4 m Angstrom to metres
m 4 Ang metres to Angstrom
Pressure Conversion
atm 4 Pa atmospheres to Pascals
Pa 4 atm Pascals to atmospheres
mmHg 4 Pa millimetres of mercury to Pascals
Pa 4 mmHg Pascals to millimetres of mercury
Examples
Temperature ( M 22 ) %
2
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(Enclose negative
numbers or expressions in
brackets).
Speed, Length -
( 60 ) %
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Power, Energy -
( 200 ) %
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Complex Numbers
%
The calculator performs the following complex number calculations:
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Argument and absolute value calculations
• Reciprocal, square and cube calculations
• Complex Conjugate number calculations
Setting the Complex Format
Set the calculator to DEC mode when computing with complex numbers.
q $ $ $ Selects the REAL menu. Use ! and o" to scroll with in the REAL menu
to highlight the desired complex results format a+bi, or r±q, and press <.
REAL, a+bi, or r±q set the format of complex number results.
a+bi rectangular complex results
r±q polar complex results
Notes:
• Complex results are not displayed unless complex numbers are entered.
• To access i on the keypad, use the multi-tap key g.
• Variables x , y , z, t , a, b, c , and d are real or complex.
• Complex numbers can be stored.
• Complex numbers are not allowed in data, matrix, vector, and where complex
arguments are not valid. A function can be defined with a complex number
expression and will calculate on the home screen and not in table.
• For conj(, real(, and imag(, the argument can be in either rectangular or polar
form. The output for conj( is determined by the mode setting.
• The output for real( and imag( are real numbers.
• Set mode to DEGREE or RADIAN depending on the angle measure needed.
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Complex Menu Description
1:± ± (polar angle character)
Lets you paste the polar representation of a
complex number (such as 5±p).
2:polar angle Returns the polar angle of a complex number.
Syntax: angle( value )
3:magnitude Returns the magnitude (modulus) of a complex
number.
Syntax: abs( value ) (or |þ| in MathPrint™ mode)
4:4r±q Displays a complex result in polar form. Valid only
at the end of an expression.
5:4a+bi Displays a complex result in rectangular form.
Valid only at the end of an expression.
6:conjugate Returns the conjugate of a complex number.
Syntax: conj( value )
7:real Returns the real part of a complex number.
Syntax: real( value )
8:imaginary Returns the imaginary (non-real) part of a complex
number.
Syntax: imag( value )
Polar angle: - % $
angle( <3T4
ggg)<
Magnitude: - % 3
abs( (3T4ggg)
<
4r±q -
3T4ggg
% 4 <
4a+bi -
5 % <
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% 5 <
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Conjugate: -
conj( % 6
5U6ggg)
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Real: -
real( % 7
5U6ggg)
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Reference Information
This section contains information about errors, maintaining and replacing the
batteries, and troubleshooting problems.
Error/Message Description
Argument This error is returned when:
• a function does not have the correct
number of arguments
• the lower limit is greater than upper limit
in summation or product function
Bad Guess This error is returned when the variable entry
for the "solve for" variable in Numeric Solver is
outside the lower and upper bounds entered.
Bounds: This error is returned when input for lower
Enter bound > upper bound for:
LOWER { UPPER • Normalcdf distribution
• Numeric Solver solution bounds
Break This error is returned when the & key is
pressed to stop the evaluation of an
expression.
Calculate This message is returned when no statistics or
1-Var,2-Var Stat regression calculation has been stored.
or a regression.
Change mode This error is returned when the mode is set to
to DEC. BIN, HEX or OCT and the following apps are
accessed:
I u v
t [vector]
These apps are available in DEC mode only.
Dimension This error is returned if the dimensions of a
mismatch matrix or vector in a calculation are not correct
for the operation.
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Error/Message Description
Division This error is returned if the expression
by 0 evaluation contains division by 0.
Domain This error is returned when an argument is not
in the function domain. For example:
• For x ‡y :
x=0
– or –
y < 0 and x is not an odd integer.
• For y x: y and x = 0.
• For ‡x : x < 0.
• For log, ln or logBASE : x { 0.
• For tan: x = 90¡, -90¡, 270¡, -270¡, 450¡,
etc., and equivalent for radian mode.
• For sin-1 or cos -1: | x | > 1.
• For nCr or nPr: n or r are not integers | 0.
• For x !: x is not an integer between 0 and
69.
Enter 0{area{1 This error is returned when you enter an invalid
area value in invNormal for a distribution.
Enter sigma>0 This error is returned when the input for sigma
in a distribution is invalid.
Expression This error is returned when an entry exceeds
is too long the digit limits. For example, pasting an
expression entry with a constant that exceeds
the limit.
A chequerboard cursor may display when limits
are reached in each MathPrint™ feature.
Formula This error is returned in v when:
• the formula does not contain a list name
(L1, L2, or L3)
• the formula for a list contains its own list
name
For example, a formula for L1 contains L1.
Frequency: This error is returned when at least one
Enter FREQ|0 element in a list selected for FREQ is a
negative real number in 1-VAR or 2-VAR STATS.
Highest degree This error is returned when the coefficient, a,
coefficient in the polynomial solver calculation is pre-
cannot be zero. populated with zero, or if the input to a is zero.
Change to a non-zero value.
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Error/Message Description
Input must be This error is returned when an input is not the
non-negative expected number type. For example, in
Integer. distribution arguments TRIALS and x in
Binomialpdf.
Input This error is returned when an input requires a
must be Real real number.
Invalid This error is returned when the argument of a
data type command or function is the incorrect data type.
For example, the error will be displayed for sin
(i) or min(i,7) where the arguments must be
Real numbers.
Invalid Dimension This error is returned when a matrix or vector
operation cannot be performed due to incorrect
dimensions.
Invalid This error is returned when an invalid equation
equation is entered such as 1000=10000 or a blank
equation in the numeric solver.
Invalid This error is returned when no function is
Function defined and a function evaluation is attempted.
Define functions in I.
List Dimension This error is returned when, in v:
1{dim(list){50 • the SUM LIST function is executed on an
empty list
• a sequence is created with a length of 0 or
>50.
Max iterations This error is returned when the numeric
reached. equation solver has exceeded the maximum
Try new guess. number of permitted iterations for finding a
solution. Change the initial guess for the
solution variable or check the equation.
Mean: This error is returned when an invalid value is
Enter mu>0 input for the mean ( mean = mu) in poissonpdf
or poissoncdf.
Memory limit This error is returned when a calculation
reached contains a circular reference such as two
functions referencing each other, or a very long
calculation.
No sign change This error is returned when the numeric solver
found. algorithm cannot find a solution. Change the
initial guess for the solution variable or check
Try new guess.
the equation.
Repeated roots equations, such as x^2=0, do
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Error/Message Description
not have a sign change around the root which
is essential for the numeric solver algorithm to
iterate to a solution.
[2nd] [set op]: This error is returned when an operation has
Operation not been defined in % n and % m is
is not defined. pressed.
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Battery Information
Battery Precautions
• Do not leave batteries within reach of children.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• Do not mix brands (or types within brands) of batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not place non-rechargeable batteries in a battery charger.
• Install batteries according to polarity (+ and -) diagrams.
• Properly dispose of used batteries immediately.
• Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries.
• Seek Medical Advice immediately if a cell or battery has been swallowed. (In the
USA, contact the National Capital Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.)
Battery Disposal
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to local
regulations.
How to Remove or Replace the Batteries
The TI-30X Pro MathPrint™ calculator uses two 3-volt CR2032 batteries.
• Remove the protective cover and turn the calculator face downwards.
• Remove the screws from the back of the case with a small screwdriver.
• From the bottom, carefully separate the front from the back. Be careful not to
damage any of the internal parts.
• Remove the screw on the battery clip with a small screwdriver and remove the
batteries.
• To replace the batteries, check the polarity (+ and -) and slide in the new batteries.
Press firmly to snap the new batteries into place and replace the screw in the
battery clip.
Important: When replacing the batteries, avoid any contact with the other
components of the calculator.
Dispose of the used batteries immediately and in accordance with local regulations.
Per CA Regulation 22 CCR 67384.4, the following applies to the button cell batteries in
this unit:
Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply.
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See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Troubleshooting
Review instructions to make sure that certain calculations were performed properly.
Check the batteries to ensure that they are fresh and properly installed.
Change the batteries when:
• & does not turn the unit on, or
• the screen goes blank, or
• you get unexpected results.
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