Chapter 1: Operating the TIN73 19
7301ENG.DOC CH1 Operating the TI-73, English Julie Hewlett Revised: 07/29/98 11:55 AM Printed: 05/19/99
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1. Calculate 34 using the Ans
feature.
-l:
3M3b
M3b
M3b
2. Check your answer, if
desired.
374b
Using Ans as a Variable in an ExpressionUsing Ans as a Variable in an Expression
Since Ans is a variable, you can use it in expressions just as
you would any other variable. When the expression is
evaluated, the TIN73 uses the value of Ans in the calculation.
For more information about variables, see the next two
sections in this chapter entitled, Storing Values to a Variable
and Recalling Variable Values.
Calculate the area of a garden plot 1.7 meters by 4.2 meters.
Then calculate the yield per square meter if the plot produces
a total of 147 tomatoes.
1. Calculate the area.
-l:
1.7M4.2b
2. Divide 147 by Ans, which
was calculated in the first
step.
147F-¢b
³
³
Ans=7.14