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Apple Newton Works Graphing Calculator User Manual

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Using the trig functions

The Trig list contains the following functions:

Function

Abbreviation

Description

Cosine

Cos(x)

Returns the cosine of x

Sine

Sin(x)

Returns the sine of x

Tangent

Tan(x)

Returns the tangent of x

Arc cosine

ArcCos(x)

Returns the inverse cosine (arc cosine) of x

Arc sine

ArcSin(x)

Returns the inverse sine (arc sine) of x

Arc tangent

ArcTan(x)

Returns the inverse tangent (arc tangent) of x

Examples

5cos(.5)

y(x) = sin(x–/2)

Changing the measured angle

By default, trigonometric arguments are interpreted as radians. To use degrees
or gradients, follow these steps:

1

Tap measured angle.

2

Tap the desired measurement from the list.

Graphs and tables are updated automatically when you change the angle. Results in
the math window are not automatically updated.

Using Functions and Variables

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