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A-2 TI-34 III Explorer Plus: A Guide For Teachers © 2007 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
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Quick reference to keys (continued)
%= Displays the following menus.
DMS lets you specify the unit of an angle.
R
¶P lets you convert rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates, or
vice versa.
DMS R ¶P
1: Ä 1: R ´Pr(
2: ' 2: R ´PÁ(
3: " 3: P ´
´´
´Rx(
4:
r
4: P ´
´´
´Ry(
5: ´DMS
CC
is a shortcut key to enter a number in scientific notation format
b Calculates the square root.
_ Appends the % sign to a number. Results display according to the
decimal notation mode setting.
%N Changes a number to a percentage.
%` Enters a comma.
%c Calculates the specified root (x) of the value.
@ Lets you enter mixed numbers and fractions. Press @ between the entry
of the unit, and the numerator.
P Lets you enter a simple fraction. In MathPrint™ mode, press $ between
the entry of the numerator and the denominator. In Classic mode, press
P between the entry of the numerator and the denominator.
%O Converts a simple fraction to a mixed number or a mixed number to a
simple fraction.
} Simplifies a fraction using the smallest common prime factor, or a factor
you choose (a positive integer).
%j Converts a fraction to its decimal equivalent or converts a decimal to its
fractional equivalent, if possible.
%i Recalls the most recently calculated result, displaying it as ans.
- Clears characters and error messages on the entry line.
KEY FUNCTION