Thursday, July 14, 2016

Calculators

We all have scientific calculators and we all know how to use it. It is indeed simple to use. However, when it comes to specific laws in mathematics, like Algebra, the buttons you press may vary different answers to the right one. So in this article I hope everyone will be more aware and careful!






How to Use a Scientific Calculator for Algebra?


Various functions are provided to understand how to use a scientific calculator for Algebra:
Generally scientific calculators are more featured than standard four or five-function calculator, and this difference is clearly seen in the type of manufacturers and models; however, the main features of scientific calculators are:
scientific notation
Arithmetic including floating Point numbers
logarithmic functions
trigonometric functions
exponential functions
roots can be calculated other than Square root
quick access to constants like P and e

Uses of scientific calculators:
Quick access to mathematical functions is possible with scientific calculators, functions like those related to Trigonometry; the situations involving direct calculations of very large numbers (such as in contexts of astronomical calculations). In schools also the use of scientific calculators is a usual thing, having solved the problems of maths and physics.
An Example can be taken to understand the use of scientific calculators:
Q.For example, how would you solve 10 = x^2 + 3*(x ^1) using scientific calculator?
Solution: All the above used operations are present in the scientific calculators which directly calculate the value of ‘x’ solving the algebraic equation:

x ^ 2 + 3* (x ^1) – 10= 0
x = 5 or -2

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