Basic Calculations
kComplex Mode and Real Mode
The Complex mode is for complex number calculations, while the Real mode is limited to calculations within the range of real numbers. Performing a calculation in the Real mode that produces a result that is outside the range of real numbers causes an error
uExamples of Complex mode and Real mode calculation results
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solve (x3 – x2 + x – 1 = 0, x) | {x = | {x = 1} |
i + 2i | 3·i | ERROR: |
Tip
•You can select “ i ” or “ j ” for the imaginary unit. See “Specifying the Complex Number Imaginary Unit” on page
kRadian Mode, Degree Mode and Grad Mode
You can specify radians, degrees or grads as the angle unit for display of trigonometric calculation results.
uExamples of Radian mode, Degree mode and Grad mode calculation results
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kAssistant Mode and Algebra Mode
The Algebra mode automatically simplifies mathematical expressions produced by calculations. No simplification is performed in the Assistant mode. In the Assistant mode, you can view intermediate results as well, which allows you to see the steps that lead to a particular result as shown in the “expand” example below.
uExamples of Assistant mode and Algebra mode calculation results
Expression | Assistant Mode | Algebra Mode |
x2 + 2x + 3x + 6 | x2 + 2 · x + 3 · x + 6 | x2 + 5 · x + 6 |
expand ((x+1)2) | x2 + 2 · x · 1 + 12 | x2 + 2 · x + 1 |
x + 1 (When 1 is assigned to x) | x + 1 | 2 |
Important!
The Assistant mode is available in the Main application and eActivity application only.
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