Ti–84 Plus Graphing Calculator For Dummies

Learn to: Work with all three calculators in the TI-84 Plus family Use functions for basic arithmetic, graphing and analysis, geometry, and probability Develop essential skills for the classroom Enable your calculator to communicate with your PC Learn to graph scatter plots, analyze statistical data, and even write calculator programs That TI-84 graphing calculator in your hand is one amazing device. This book will help you unlock all the magic, so you'll be able to use your TI-84 Plus for much more than basic math. Learn to enter and evaluate complex numbers, analyze functions, graph polar equations and sequences, calculate mortgages, share calculator files with your PC, and more. Meet your TI-84 Plus — get acquainted with the keypad, Home screen, menus, and mode settings Master math essentials — use your calculator for basic arithmetic functions, work with fractions, and solve equations Tackle complex problems — work with complex numbers and matrices and use the Math, Angle, and Test menus The graph factor — graph functions, inequalities, parametric equations, polar equations, and sequences Oh, the probability — explore probability, work with statistical data, and conduct statistical data analysis Mortgages are interesting — use the TVM Solver to calculate mortgages, loans, and compound interest Bright spots — import a photo to use as the background of a graph Plays well with others — transfer files among different calculators and to your PC Open the book and find: Tips on dealing with fractions How to use the Equation Solver Ways to display complex results Graph formatting tips How to solve equations by graphing When to use the binomial theorem What you can do with TI Connect Suggestions for managing memory

Introduction 1 Part I: Making Friends with the Calculator 7 Chapter 1: Starting with the Basics 9 Chapter 2: Doing Basic Arithmetic 25 Chapter 3: Dealing with Fractions 35 Chapter 4: Solving Equations 41 Part II: Taking Your Calculator Relationship to the Next Level 51 Chapter 5: Working with Complex Numbers 53 Chapter 6: Understanding the Math Menu and Submenus 59 Chapter 7: The Angle and Test Menus 69 Chapter 8: Creating and Editing Matrices 77 Part III: Graphing and Analyzing Functions 89 Chapter 9: Graphing Functions 91 Chapter 10: Exploring Functions 109 Chapter 11: Evaluating Functions 125 Chapter 12: Graphing Inequalities 141 Chapter 13: Graphing Parametric Equations 157 Chapter 14: Graphing Polar Equations 165 Chapter 15: Graphing Sequences 175 Part IV: Working with Probability and Statistics 187 Chapter 16: Probability 189 Chapter 17: Dealing with Statistical Data 197 Chapter 18: Analyzing Statistical Data 207 Part V: Doing More with Your Calculator 223 Chapter 19: Using the TVM Solver 225 Chapter 20: Communicating with a PC Using TI Connect Software 231 Chapter 21: Communicating Between Calculators 239 Chapter 22: Fun with Images 245 Chapter 23: Managing Memory 251 Part VI: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 24: Ten Essential Skills 259 Chapter 25: Ten Common Errors 263 Chapter 26: Ten Common Error Messages 269 Appendix A: Creating Calculator Programs 273 Appendix B: Controlling Program Input and Output 277 Appendix C: Controlling Program Flow 287 Index 299

Jeff McCalla is a mathematics teacher at St. Mary′s Episcopal School in Memphis, TN. He cofounded the TI–Nspire SuperUser group, and received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching. C.C. Edwards is an educator who has presented numerous workshops on using TI calculators.