Ti-84 Plus Graphing Calculator For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Ti-84 Plus Graphing Calculator For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Get up-to-speed on the functionality of your TI-84 Plus calculator

Completely revised to cover the latest updates to the TI-84 Plus calculators, this bestselling guide will help you become the most savvy TI-84 Plus user in the classroom! Exploring the standard device, the updated device with USB plug and upgraded memory (the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition), and the upcoming color screen device, this book provides you with clear, understandable coverage of the TI-84’s updated operating system.

• Details the new apps that are available for download to the calculator via the USB cable
• Walks you through menus and basic arithmetic
• Addresses graphing and analyzing functions as well as probability and statistics functions
• Explains how to use the calculator for geometry
• Reviews communicating with PCs and other calculators

TI-84 Plus Graphic Calculator For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect solution for getting comfortable with the new line of TI-84 calculators!

Table of Contents

Part I: Making Friends with the Calculator
Chapter 1. Starting with the Basics
Chapter 2. Doing Basic Arithmetic
Chapter 3. Dealing with Fractions
Chapter 4. Solving Equations

Part II: Taking Your Calculator Relationship to the Next Level
Chapter 5. Working with Complex Numbers
Chapter 6. Understanding the Math Menu and Submenus
Chapter 7. The Angle and Test Menus
Chapter 8. Creating and Editing Matrices

Part III: Graphing and Analyzing Functions
Chapter 9. Graphing Functions
Chapter 10. Exploring Functions
Chapter 11. Evaluating Functions
Chapter 12. Graphing Inequalities
Chapter 13. Graphing Parametric Equations
Chapter 14. Graphing Polar Equations
Chapter 15. Graphing Sequences

Part IV: Working with Probability and Statistics
Chapter 16. Probability
Chapter 17. Dealing with Statistical Data
Chapter 18. Analyzing Statistical Data

Part V: Doing More with Your Calculator
Chapter 19. Using the TVM Solver
Chapter 20. Communicating with a PC Using TI Connect Software
Chapter 21. Communicating Between Calculators
Chapter 22. Fun with Images
Chapter 23. Managing Memory

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 24. Ten Essential Skills
Chapter 25. Ten Common Errors
Chapter 26. Ten Common Error Messages

Appendix A. Creating Calculator Programs
Appendix B. Controlling Program Input and Output
Appendix C. Controlling Program Flow