manual

19
© 2007 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-34 MultiView: A Guide For Teachers 141
Polar and rectangular conversions
Keys
1. %= displays a choice of two submenus
that lets you convert rectangular
coordinates (x,y) to polar coordinates (r, Á)
or vice versa. You can also specify the angle
unit modifier. (See Chapter 18, Angle settings
and conversions, for more information.)
R ¶P Menu
R μPr( Converts rectangular coordinate to
polar coordinate r.
R μPÁ( Converts rectangular coordinate to
polar coordinate Á.
P μRx( Converts polar coordinate to
rectangular coordinate x.
P μRy( Converts polar coordinate to
rectangular coordinate y.
2. %` enters a comma.
Notes
• The example on the transparency master
assumes all default settings.
• Before starting calculations, set the angle
mode as necessary.
1
2