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MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS IN SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

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MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONS IN
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR
Nandhini.V [1], Ramya.M[2], Anitta.P.J [3], Jeya sowmiya.S [4]
[1]
Assistant Professor, Department of mathematics, Sri Krishna Arts and Science
College,
[2, 3,4]
UG Student, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College.
[1]
nandhinivelusamy@skasc.ac.in ,
[2]
ramyam19bma021@skasc.ac.in
[3]
anittapj19bma003@skasc.ac.in
[4]
jeyasowmiya19bma012@skasc.ac.in

I. INTRODUCTION
This article assesses how to recognize a scientific calculator, what each key possesses and how
to get the accurate value in any form of the mathematical function. The proper understanding
of applying the operations in the calculator that performs the function, in the order we instruct.
scientific calculator differs a lot from other basic calculators. The basic calculator ignores the
order of operations. The main purpose of the scientific calculator has the function that we need
to perform the calculation in chemistry, physics, engineering, or trigonometric problems. It has
a significant role when the function is being worked with scientific notation. However, the
calculator model used here for referring is Casio fx-991 ES Plus. If you are using a different
calculator, you should use the corresponding features.

II. START TO KNOW YOUR CALCULATOR


Firstly, we should know how to use the calculator knowing some of the main keys sequences
for understanding the basic function, to know what may go wrong when entering the data and
calculations, and should know how to fix the calculator functions to a range of mathematical
calculations. Secondly, make sure that you are aware of the layout of keys on the keypad and
how the details are being displayed on the screen.

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Figure- 2.1 Different parts of the Casio fx-991ES Plus.

If you are using a different model of a scientific calculator you may find similar identical keys
and its function in it. To switch on the calculator using the ON key. Most of the keys have two
or more functions, for example, the main function will be on the button and the second function,
an alternate function which will be printed above the button in yellow that can be approached
by pressing the SHIFT key, and the third function will be printed in red by pressing the
ALPHA key before selecting the appropriate key. To off the calculator, press SHIFT AC
(OFF). The second function of the AC key is accessed by the SHIFT key that will off the
calculator.

III. FUNCTIONS
The following table is a list of common mathematical functions and what they define:

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OPERATOR SYMBOLS MATHEMATICAL


FUNCTIONS
+, - , x, ÷ Arithmetic operators for basic calculations
() Brackets / parenthesis
□ X raised to the power
x

√ or sqrt Square root

ex Exponent raised to the power x

Sin, cos, tan Trigonometric function

Sin-1, cos-1, tan-1 Inverse trigonometric functions

M+ Add value to that in the ‘M’ memory


log Logarithm to the base 10

log□ □ Logarithm function

ln Natural logarithm
calc Add value to that in the ‘M’ memory
Ans Use the result of the previous calculation
hyp Hyperbolic function
S↔D Improper fraction to mixed fraction /
Decimal to fractions
⁰‘“ Time calculation

x-1 X is raised to the power minus 1


RCL The RECALL: Display the value stored in the ‘M’
memory
STO Store a value in ‘M’ memory
ENG Engineering mode
x Scientific notations
X 10

IV. PROCEDURES
1. CALCULATOR MODE

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➢ Mode – COMP

FUNDAMENTAL CALCULATION USING BODMAS:

In this mode, general calculations can be done ‘MODE’ ‘1’. The calculator follows BODMAS,

so it will perform the calculation in the order we instruct. According to the BODMAS rule, if

an expression contains a bracket followed by order i.e, powers and roots, then division,

multiplication, addition, and subtraction from left to right. Solving the problem in the wrong

order will result in incorrect answers. The basic calculation which includes fractions, negative

number, and exponent. The negative numbers can be performed by using ( - ) key before the

required numbers. The ‘-‘ key is used for the operation of subtraction but in some calculator

allows both purposes.

If you enter a wrong sequential order, the calculator will display it as an error. There are two

types of error:

 ‘Math Error’, when the calculation you entered makes mathematical sense but the result cannot

be calculated, such as attempting to divide by zero, or when the result is too large for the

calculator to handle.

 ‘Syntax Error’, when the calculation you entered that may not make mathematical sense.

To correct those errors, we have editing facilities by pressing those sides cursors and placing

the editing cursor at the point of the error and do the correction to be made.

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➢ Mode-CMPLX

In this mode complex number calculations can be performed ‘MODE’ ‘2’. Operations can be
carried out using an imaginary part ‘i’ by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘ENG’ to get the imaginary part.

i. ARGUMENTS:

By pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘2’ ‘1’(arguments), enter the required complex number and press ‘=’
(equal to) key to get the answer.

ii. VALUE OF r AND ϴ

By entering the required complex number and then press ‘SHIFT’ ‘2’ ‘3’(r< ϴ) ‘=’ (equal to)
key to get the answer.

iii. CONJUGATE:

By pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘2’ ‘2’(Conjugate), enter the required complex number and press ‘=’
(equal to) key to get the answer.

iv. COMPLEX NUMBER FROM r AND ϴ:

By entering the required r < ϴ, then press ‘SHIFT’ ‘2’ ‘3’(a+ib) ‘=’ (equal to) key to get the
complex number.

➢ Mode- STAT
This mode, ‘MODE’ ‘3’(STAT) allows us to input data in multiple forms and will give you
the procedures required to calculate many values from the data sets.

SINGLE VARIABLE

Compute and on pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘1’ interrupt the mean, median, standard deviation, and
normal distribution and entering our data one by one on our calculator by pressing ‘MODE’
‘3’ ‘2’, where only one X variable is used.

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Application: Single-variable statistical calculations are used in a broad range of fields,


including engineering, business, and economics. They are most often applied to analysis in
atmospheric observations and physics experiments, as well as for quality control in factories.

3:Sum:

5:Distr:

REGRESSION AND CORRELATION

y=A+Bx is the estimated regression line of Y on X.

Correlation can reveal how strongly two variables are related. This can be done by obtaining
the coefficient correlation, r. The coefficient correlation, r is a measure of the linear
relationship between pair of variables x and y. the value of r will be between -1 to 1.

By pressing ‘MODE’ ‘3’ ‘2’, enter the data one by one for the variables x and y respectively.
Interrupt the mean, median, standard deviation, r, minimum and maximum values, a
(intercepts) and b (reg-coefficient), on pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘1’.

3:Sum

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4:Var:

5:Reg:

6: 1:minX: 2:maxX:
3:minY: 4:maxY:

➢ Mode- BASE-N

The Mode BASE-N, ‘MODE’ ‘4’, will change the number base between the many number

modes available. Changing the Mode alters the legends on buttons that have functions specific

to different number modes. Changing number mode changes the calculator display, but any

data stored in the calculator is retained. Conversion between different number systems by

entering data and then selecting the new number base. However, only the decimal system has

a decimal point, the other number bases work for integers only. Also note that a number in one

system will require a larger number of digits in a lower number base, which may cause an

overflow. This is especially likely when converting to binary. To change the conversion press

‘SHIFT’ ‘3’ for having and, or, xor, xnor, not and neg.

➢ Mode- EQN

Solving equations for x is possible in this mode, ‘MODE’ ‘5’. The quadratic equation is solved

easily using the quadratic formula for finding the value of X, which is stored in the calculator.

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The roots of the equation will be calculated and will be displayed on the screen as X1 and X2.

The calculator allows the equations for x which have complex numbers as their roots.

By pressing ‘MODE’ ‘5’, will be changed to equation mode, you will be presented with the

following options:

1:

2:

3:

4:

Enter the values of a, b, c respectively, and press ‘=’ to solve the equation for X.

1:System of equations with two unknowns:

2:System of equations with three unknowns:

3:Quadratic equation:

4:Cubic equation:

➢ Mode-MATRIX

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To do matrix addition or subtraction or to find matrices multiplications can be easily done in

the scientific calculator by matrix mode ‘MODE’ ‘6’ ‘1’ (Mat A), select your dimension (m x

n) and enter your data. Matrices can be carried out matrices up to 3 x 3. To perform the matrices

calculation, we must give special variables (Mat A, Mat B, Mat C), which will be used then a

variable in the calculations.

NOTE: ‘Mat ANS’ stands for matrix answer memory.

i. DETRERMINANENT

Go to the matrix option by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘7’ (DET)and choose the matrix you assign

‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘3’ (Mat A) and then press ‘=’ to get the answer.

ii. TRANSPOSE

Go to the matrix option by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘8’ (Trn)and choose the matrix you assign

‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘3’ (Mat A) and then press ‘=’ to get the answer.

iii. INVERSE

Choose the matrix you assign ‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘3’ (Mat A), press X-1 then press ‘=’ to get the

inverse matrix.

iv. ABSOLUTE VALUE OF A MATRIX

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We can obtain the absolute value of a matrix by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘HYP’ (Abs), choose the

matrix you assign ‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘3’ (Mat A) and then press ‘=’ to get the answer

v. MATRIX MULTIPLICATIONS

Go to the matrix option by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ and choose the matrix you assign ‘SHIFT’

‘4’ ‘3’ (Mat A), then press ‘X’(multiplication option), select Mat B‘SHIFT’ ‘4’ ‘4’ and then

press ‘=’ to get the answer.

➢ Mode- TABLE
This mode ‘MODE’ ‘7’ provides you with a table of values. This mode helps us to find the

value of a function (y) at each given value of the variable (x). type the equation of the function

into the f(x)= (input field) and press the ‘=’ button. Table Mode shares the same set of

functions with Graph Mode within a single workspace.

Now, by Entering the value of X at which the table should begin and end, the difference

between each value and the table can be generated using its function.

➢ Mode- VECTOR

This mode ‘MODE’ ‘8’ carries out the calculation on 2D and 3D vectors. Selecting vector

mode, we must give data to choose a vector memory slot (Vct A, Vct B, Vct C), which will be

used then as a variable in the calculation, we’ll be prompt to choose the dimension of the

vector(2 or 3).

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To enter data for another vector press ‘SHIFT’ ‘5’(VECTOR), which will be now called a

vector option, and choose ‘2’ (DATA). Proceed by choosing a different memory slot(Vct B,

Vct C)

✓ CROSS PRODUCT

Go into vector option by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘5’ and choose the vector you assign your data

‘3’(Vct A) to show up on the main screen and press ‘X’(multiplication option), select another

vector Vct B, ‘SHIFT’ ‘5’ ‘4’ and finally ‘=’ to get the answer.

✓ DOT PRODUCT

Select vector A (Vct A) ‘SHIFT’ ‘5’ ‘3’ and re-enter into the vector option ‘SHIFT’ ‘5’ and

select ‘7’(DOT), go to vector option again select vector B (Vct B), press ‘=’ to get the answer.

✓ MAGNITUDE OF A VECTOR

Choose your vector by entering to vector option and then press ‘SHIFT’ ‘HYP’(Abs) and

finally press ‘=’ to get the magnitude of a vector A, |A|.

➢ SETUP – (‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’)

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SET UP MATHEMATICAL PROCEDURE EXAMPLE

FUNCTION

MthIO The answers will have ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘1’

a natural display in the

form of fractions

LineIO It will be displayed in ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘2’

a linear form as

decimals

Deg Specify degrees as the ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘3’

angle unit

Rad Specify radians as the ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘4’

angle unit

Gra Specify grads as the ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘5’

angle unit

Fix Control the number of ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘6’

decimal places in the

results that we obtain

Sci Control the number of ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘7’

significant digits in the

results that we obtain

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Norm Non-exponential form ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘8’

in the specified range

ab/c set the calculator to use ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘▼’ (SETUP)


mixed numbers by ‘1’
(ab/c)
default,

d/c set the calculator to use ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’ ‘▼’

improper or top-heavy ‘2’


(SETUP) (d/c).
fractions by default

V. MATHEMATICAL FUNCTIONAL KEYS

➢ PERCENTAGE:

A percentage is a number, or a ratio expressed in a fraction of 100. Input the value using the

number pad and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘(‘, the percentage sign should appear on the screen and press

‘=’ to get the required answer.

➢ FACTORIAL:

The factorial of a positive integer of n is denoted by n! it’s a product of all positive integer less

than or equal to n. To find the factorial of a scientific calculator, enter any value and press

‘SHIFT’ ‘X!’ and press ‘=’ to get the required answer.

Application: Used in statistics and mathematics. In statistics, this function is used in

calculations involving combinations and permutations

➢ SUMMATION:

The summation is the addition of a sequence of any kind of numbers called summands, the

result is their sum.

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In the scientific calculator, find the summation of natural numbers 1 to 10. Press the ‘SHIFT’

button, then ‘log□ □’ the summation sign, ∑𝑛


𝑥= □ will be displayed on the screen. Input the

function in terms of X and enter the value for x and value for n.

➢ INTEGRATION and DIFFERENTIATION:

It can be calculated with respect to x. Integration can be performed by pressing the button

‘∫□ □’ a button from your calculator. It will display the integration symbol with upper and

lower limits and the integrand and dx at the end. To perform integration, enter your integrand

equations in terms of x and enter your limits and press ‘=’ to display your answer.

𝒅
To perform differentiation, press □. Enter the equation to be differentiated in terms of x and
𝒅𝒙

enter the value for x in which you want to find the value for the gradient, press ‘=’ to get the

required answer.

➢ TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTION VALUE:

To find the values of the trigonometric ratios of angles you need to ensure that various units in

which an angle can be measured, in degrees or radians. To calculate the trigonometric values

using the sine, cosine, or tangent of an angle, press the ‘SIN’ ‘COS’ or ‘TAN’ key and then

type the measurement of an angle. after entering the angle press ‘=’ to get the trigonometric value.

Application: Trigonometric functions are useful in mathematics and various engineering

calculations. They are often used in astronomical observations, civil engineering, and in

calculations involving electrical circuits, as well as in calculations for physics such as parabolic

motion and wave motion.

➢ INVERSE TRIGONOMETRIC VALUE:

Finding angles from trigonometric ratios, we can be obtained by taking inverse trigonometric

functions. To calculate inverse trigonometric values can be found using the second

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functions , and , by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘SIN’, ‘COS’, or ‘TAN’ to get the

required angle.

➢ EQUATION SOLVE:

The equation for X is possible with the functionality of ‘SHIFT-solve’ when a quadratic

equation which is not in their standard forms or any equations. The calculator finds the value

for x by using the Newton- Raphson method. It only allows the equation to have a single

variable. Type the equation and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘CAlC’ (SOLVE), to solve for x.

➢ PERMUTATION and COMBINATION:

1. nPr: This function finds the number of different possible orderings in selecting r objects from
a set of n objects. Input the number, n, and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘X’ (MULTIPLICATION SIGN), the

letter P will be displayed which indicates for permutation and input the value for r and then

finally press ‘=’ to get the answer.

2. nCr: This function finds the number of ways of selecting r objects from a set of n objects. Input
the number, n, and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘⁒’ (DIVISION SIGN), the letter C will be displayed which

indicates for combination and input the value for r and then finally press ‘=’ to get the answer.

Applications: Used to find the expansion of polynomial, also used in statistics (probability

calculations) and simulation hypotheses in fields such as medicine, pharmaceutics, and physics.

Also, can be used to determine the chances of winning in lotteries.

➢ LOGARITHM, NATURAL LOGARITHM, and e POWER X:

1. LOGARITHM:

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‘log’ button in your calculator will calculate the logarithm, the exponent of the power to which

10 must be raised to equal the given value. By pressing the ‘log’ button and enter any value,

press ‘=’ to get the log value of that number.

‘log□ □’ button in your calculator will calculate the logarithm in which the base can be entered

that must be raised to the given value.

2. NATURAL LOGARITHM

‘ln’ button computes the value of the natural logarithm, the exponent of the power to which e

must be raised to equal the given value.

3. e POWER X

By pressing the ‘SHIFT’ ‘ln’ button or by pressing ‘ALPHA’ ‘× 𝟏𝟎𝒙 ’ ‘𝑥 □ so that 𝑒 □ will be

displayed on the screen. Here it calculates powers based on the constant e (2.718281828).

4. 10 TO THE POWER of X

‘× 𝟏𝟎𝒙 ’ button calculates the value of 10 raised to the power x

➢ TIME CALCULATION:

Inputs values in sexagesimal notation (degrees, minutes, seconds). You must input zero even

the degree or minute value is zero.

Application: Used in calculations of angles and angular velocity in physics, and latitude and

longitude in geography.

➢ FRACTION and DECIMALS:

Fractions are entered using the button in the left-hand column of the function key area.

Mixed numbers can be entered similarly using the mixed number template obtained using the key

sequence ‘SHIFT’ or by entering our fraction and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘S↔D’ to get a

mixed fraction. Conversion of a fraction to decimal can be done by entering a fraction and press

‘S↔D’ to get the respective decimal answer.

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By pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘MODE’(SETUP) ‘▼’ ‘5’ Specify the decimal point for calculation

results.

Application: There is a wide variety of applications for this function because fractions are such

a basic part of mathematics. This function is useful for calculations involving electrical circuit

resistance.

➢ HYPERBOLIC FUNCTION:

The hyperbolic function is defined by using natural exponents in trigonometric functions.

Arc hyperbolic functions are defined by using natural logarithms in trigonometric functions

Applications: Hyperbolic and arc hyperbolic functions are very useful in electrical engineering

and physics.

➢ ABSOLUTE VALUE:

To the absolute value of any number or a function can be done, by pressing ‘SHIFT’ ‘HYP’ (Abs)

and entering the function or any number to get the required answer.

➢ IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC CONSTANT

A scientific constant that can be used inside of calculation by pressing Shift then 7 in any

mode except Base-N, it is possible to recall one of 40 constants stored on the calculator by

inputting a number from 01 to 40. Some important scientific constants are

Press ‘SHIFT’ ‘7’ (CONSTANT 01 – 40)

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01 - Mass of proton

02 - Mass of neutron

03 - Mass of electron

06 - Planck's constant

17 - Atomic mass unit

24 - Avogadro's constant

27 - Molar gas constant

28 - Speed of light

35 - Gravitational field strength

38 - Difference between Kelvin and Celsius

39 - Gravitational Constant

40 - Atmospheric pressure

➢ CONVERSION OF UNITS

Conversion of units from one unit to another can be easily done in the scientific calculator by

inputting the value that is to be converted and press ‘SHIFT’ ‘7’ (CONSTANT 01 – 40)

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➢ POWERS AND SURDS

1. Taking the Power:

enter any number and press x□, input to which power has to be calculated. To get any

number to be squared press x2 and similarly for any number to be powered by a cube

press ‘SHIFT’ ‘x2’.

2. SURDS:

roots of any number can also be found directly. Square roots can be calculated using the button

√∎ and similarly to get any root of any number press ‘SHIFT’ ‘x□’ to display ( √∎ ), which

is the second function of the key ‘x□’.

3. Π- Pi:

‘π’ is used for scientific calculation. You could enter an approximate value for by hand,

but this is time-consuming and won't be accurate and leads to error. The calculator has an

approximation value for built into it, which is obtained using the key sequence ‘SHIFT’

‘× 𝟏𝟎X’ (π).

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➢ CALCULATOR MEMORY:

To store the result of an expression just calculated (i.e. an answer displayed in the output area of

the calculator screen) in the ‘M’ calculator memory, use the key ‘M+’. After selecting the store

function, we need to tell the calculator which memory the value is to be stored in. These memories

are labelled in red on some of the calculator keys. Once ‘RCL’ (or ‘SHIFT’ ‘RCL’(STO)) has

been pressed, the display indicator RCL (or STO) is shown on the display to indicate that the

calculator is waiting to know which memory to recall (store) the value.

VI. CONCLUSION

In the above article, we understood the importance and realise how powerful this unassuming

scientific calculator actually is. It most sophisticated and comprehensive scientific calculator with an

equation solver and are widely used in both education and professional settings.

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