Number Bases - Texas Instruments TITANIUM TI-89 User Manual

Number Bases

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Calculate 10 binary (base 2) + F hexadecimal (base 16) + 10 decimal (base 10). Then,
use the 4 operator to convert an integer from one base to another. Finally, see how
changing the Base mode affects the displayed results.
Steps and keystrokes
1. Display the
MODE
mode, select
Base
number base.
Integer results are displayed according to
the mode. Fractional and floating-
Base
point results are always displayed in
decimal form.
Press 3 „ (use D to move to
mode) B 1 ¸
2. Calculate 0b10+0hF+10.
To enter a binary or hex number, you
must use the 0b or 0h prefix (zero and the
letter B or H). Otherwise, the entry is
treated as a decimal number.
The 0b or 0h prefix is a zero, not the
Note:
letter O, followed by B or H.
Press 0 j B 10 « 0 2 ™ HF
j « 10 ¸
Previews
dialog box, Page 2. For
as the default
DEC
Base
Display
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