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Inverse function, Square, Inverse function inverse function – Texas Instruments TI-73 EXPLORER User Manual

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Chapter 2: Math Operations

7302ENG.DOC CH2 Math Operations, English Julie Hewlett Revised: 07/29/98 11:58 AM Printed: 05/19/99 8:58

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Inverse Function

Inverse Function -

ƒ

Returns the inverse, x

-1

, of value, which is the equivalent of the

reciprocal,

1

/

x

, of a real number, expression, or each element

in a list.

value

-1

Important: To ensure that results are displayed as simple

fractions instead of mixed numbers, select

b/c

Display Format

mode.

Calculate

5

/

8

-1

.

:

5

=

8

" - ƒ

b

Calculate M2.5

-1

.

a

2 . 5

- ƒ b

Square

Square 6

Finds the square of a real number, an expression, or each

element in a list. Note: Using parentheses with 6 ensures

that you get the correct answer. Refer to Appendix B:

Reference Information for Equation Operating System (EOS)

calculation rules.

value

2

Calculate 5

2

.

:

5

6 b

Compare the results of M5

2

and (M5)

2.

.

1. Calculate M5

2

.

a

5

6 b

³

³

³

³