Powers, Roots, And Reciprocals - Texas Instruments TI-30X - IIS Scientific Calculator Teachers Manual

Powers, Roots, and Reciprocals

Keys
1. F squares the value.
2. % b calculates the square root.
3. % c calculates the specified root (x) of
the value.
4. a calculates the reciprocal.
5. G raises a value to a specified power.
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Notes
The examples on the transparency masters
assume all default settings.
To use G, enter the base, press G, and
then enter the exponent.
The base (or mantissa) and the exponent
may be either positive or negative. Refer to
Domain under Error Messages in Appendix
C for restrictions.
The result of calculations with G must be
within the range of the TI-30X ÙS.
A sign change takes precedence over
exponents.
Example: L5
2
2
(L5)
TI-30X ÙS: A Guide for Teachers
10
= L25
= 25
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