Calculator Techniques

Prepared by: Engr. Kynn T. Vargas [KRC]

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What is the best calculator?
• The best calculator does not exist, all calculators approved by PRC
are useful in taking AELE.
• Factors that influence choosing a calculator includes: preferences,
peer pressure, and availability.
• It is best to master the calculator that you have, instead of
overthinking what calculator has the best function.
• An over-engineered calculator is wasted at the hands of a novice.
• Master the calculator you have.
 Notable Calculators

Tl-36X PRO KARCE KC-S991 ES-570ES PLUS F-789SGA

TRANSPARENT TRANSPARENT
Master Piandao’s take on calculators
• The sword (calculator) is a simple tool, but at the hands of a master (anyone
who knows calculator techniques) it becomes the most versatile of weapons.
Function Overview
• 2nd – Allows access to secondary
(blue) commands.
Function Overview
• Shift – Allows access to
secondary (blue) commands.
• Alpha – Allows access to tertiary
(red) commands.
Function Overview
• Mode – different solving modes.
Includes degree, radians, grad,
normal, scientific, engineering, real,
imaginary, complex, decimal,
hexadecimal, binary, octal, classic,
and matchprint.

• Switching between modes is

unnecessary, one advantage of TI-
36X PRO is it can differentiate
modes you aim to use based on
variable inputs.
Function Overview
• Mode – different solving modes.
Includes degree, radians, grad,
normal, scientific, engineering,
real, imaginary, complex, decimal,
hexadecimal, binary, octal,
classic, and matchprint.
Function Overview
• Delete – remove one variable input.
Function Overview
• Delete (DEL) – remove one
variable input.
Function Overview
• Clear – remove all variables.
Function Overview
• All Clear (AC) – remove all
variables.
Function Overview
• Math – opens math functions,
including summation, GCF, LCM,
mixed fractions, absolute value,
degrees, minutes, seconds,
rectangular coordinates, and
polar coordinates.
Function Overview
• Data – Majority of statistics
functions is located in the
data/statreg/distr button.
Function Overview
• Num-Solv – Shift-solve
counterpart of most calculators.
Function Overview
• Solve – Shift solve for computing
non-linear equations.
• Calculate (CALC) – for testing
multiple variables in one
equation.
Function Overview
• Sto – Shift-store counterpart of
most calculators.
Function Overview
• Sto – Shift-store to store variables
using Alpha Variables (Red).
Function Overview
• Bundled Functions – requires
multiple clicks to access all
functions within one button.
Function Overview
• Individual Functions – requires
individual buttons to access each
function.
REAL
• Used for general calculations such as basic operations, exponents,
logarithms, trigonometric functions, conversion of units, conversion
of angles, differentiation, integration, constants, and more.
REAL
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: cos(25) + sin (25)

a) 1.23
b) 1.32
c) 1.33
d) 1.42
REAL
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: cos(25) + sin (25)

a) 1.23
b) 1.32
c) 1.33
d) 1.42
REAL
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: cos(25) + sin (25)

a) 1.23
b) 1.32
c) 1.33
d) 1.42
REAL
• Example:

• What is 100°C in °F

a) 378
b) 112
c) 212
d) 266.7
REAL
• Example:

• What is 100°C in °F

a) 378
b) 112
c) 212
d) 266.7
REAL
• Example:

• What is 100°C in °F

a) 378
b) 112
c) 212
d) 266.7
REAL
• Example:

• What is 100°C in °F

a) 378
b) 112
c) 212
d) 266.7
REAL
• Example:

1 𝑥 2 +2
• Evaluate the function: ‫׬‬0 𝑥+1

a) 1.56
b) 1.57
c) 1.58
d) 1.59
REAL
• Example:

1 𝑥 2 +2
• Evaluate the function: ‫׬‬0 𝑥+1

a) 1.56
b) 1.57
c) 1.58
d) 1.59
REAL
• Example:

1 𝑥 2 +2
• Evaluate the function: ‫׬‬0 𝑥+1

a) 1.56
b) 1.57
c) 1.58
d) 1.59
NUM-SOLV
• Counterpart of shift-solve function.
• Gets the job done, but is slower than other calculators.
• Sometimes requires simplification of data to solve faster. (Linear)
• Takes longer time to input.
NUM-SOLV
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: 5𝑥 = 125

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
NUM-SOLV
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: 5𝑥 = 125

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
NUM-SOLV
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: 5𝑥 = 125

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
NUM-SOLV
• Example:

• Evaluate the function: 5𝑥 = 125

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
NUM-SOLV
• Evaluate the function:
𝑥 + 2 2𝑥 + 3 − 3 = 0

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
NUM-SOLV
• Evaluate the function:
𝑥 + 2 2𝑥 + 3 − 3 = 0

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
POLY-SOLV
• For quadratic and cubic functions.
• Can be used to identify roots of a function.

• Find the roots of x2 + 7x + 12

a) -3, -4
b) 3, -4
c) -3, 4
d) 3, 4
POLY-SOLV
• Find the roots of x2 + 7x + 12

a) -3, -4
b) 3, -4
c) -3, 4
d) 3, 4
POLY-SOLV
• Find the roots of x2 + 7x + 12

a) -3, -4
b) 3, -4
c) -3, 4
d) 3, 4
SYS-SOLV
• Linear algebra solver.
• Finding unknowns, 2 Equations, 3 Equations.
• 2 Equations is different from conventional layout, 3 Equations
share the similar layout to other calculators.
SYS-SOLV
• Linear algebra solver.
• Finding unknowns, 2 Equations, 3 Equations.
• 2 Equations is different from conventional layout, 3 Equations
share the similar layout to other calculators.
SYS-SOLV
SYS-SOLV
SYS-SOLV
• Solve for the value of x:
2x – y + z = 6
x – 3y – 2z = 13
2x – 3y – 3z = 16

a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
SYS-SOLV
SYS-SOLV
SYS-SOLV
• Solve for the value of x:
2x – y + z = 6
x – 3y – 2z = 13
2x – 3y – 3z = 16

a) 4
b) 3
c) 2
d) 1
APPLICATIONS
• Algebra
• Fundamentals
• Fraction
• Conversion
• Variables
• Function
• Simplification
• Factor Theorem
• Remainder Theorem
• Solving an Equation
• Sequence, Progression, Series
• Calculus
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Definite Integral
Fractions
5 10
+
• Evaluate the fraction 8 13
1 3 in fraction, decimal, and mixed numbers.
+
2 4
29
• Answer: , 1.1153846
26
• This button is for converting between decimal and fraction.
• For mixed fraction we use the command:
3
• Answer: 1 26
Fractions
5 10
+
• Evaluate the fraction 8 13
1 3 in fraction, decimal, and mixed numbers.
+
2 4
29
• Answer: , 1.1153846
26
• This button is for converting between decimal and fraction.
• For mixed fraction we use the command:
3
• Answer: 1 26
Fractions
DMS Conversion
• Convert 30.5625° to DMS.

a) 30°30’
b) 30°33’
c) 30°30’45”
d) 30°33’45”
DMS Conversion
• Convert 30.5625° to DMS.

a) 30°30’
b) 30°33’
c) 30°30’45”
d) 30°33’45”
DMS Conversion
• Convert 30.5625° to DMS.

a) 30°30’
b) 30°33’
c) 30°30’45”
d) 30°33’45”
DMS Conversion
𝜋
• Evaluate cos 45 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 .
6

2
a) 2
2+1
b) 2
c) 2
d) 2
DMS Conversion
𝜋
• Evaluate cos 45 + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 .
6

2
a) 2
2+1
b) 2
c) 2
TI-36X PRO does not require
d) 2
switching between operations if
you specify the unit.
Store Function
• For solving function.
• For storing values.
• Can be used to simplify equations and make it easier to solve.
Store Function
• If f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 4, what is f(2)?

a) 4x + 2
b) 16
c) x3 + x + 2
d) 8
Store Function
• If f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 4, what is f(2)?

a) 4x + 2
b) 16
c) x3 + x + 2
d) 8
Alternatively… Use Expr
• If f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 4, what is f(2)?

a) 4x + 2
b) 16
c) x3 + x + 2
d) 8
Factoring (POLY-SOLV)
• Solve for x in the function 100x2 – 20x + 1 = 0
Factoring (POLY-SOLV)
• Solve for x in the function 100x2 – 20x + 1 = 0
Factoring (POLY-SOLV)
• Solve for x in the function 100x2 – 20x + 1 = 0
Factoring (POLY-SOLV)
• Solve for x in the following functions:

• x2 – 3x – 10 = 0
• 2x2 +x = 6
Finding Equation given roots
• If 5/2 and 1/3 are the roots. Find the equation.

a) 6x2 + 17x - 5
b) 6x2 + 17x + 5
c) 6x2 – 17x + 5
d) 6x2 – 17x - 5
Finding Equation given roots
• If 5/2 and 1/3 are the roots. Find the equation.
• Use Poly-Solv on all equations in the choices find the choice that will match
with roots 5/2 and 1/3.

a) 6x2 + 17x - 5
b) 6x2 + 17x + 5
c) 6x2 – 17x + 5
d) 6x2 – 17x - 5
SYS-SOLV
• Majority of SYS-SOLV function is useful for work, mixture and
motion problems.
SYS-SOLV 2X2
• Solve for the value of x:
x – 4y + 2 = 0
2x + y – 4 - 0

a) 11/7, -5/7
b) 14/9, 8/9
c) 4/9, 8/9
d) 11/9, -5/9
SYS-SOLV 2X2
• Solve for the value of x:
x – 4y + 2 = 0
2x + y – 4 = 0

a) 11/7, -5/7
b) 14/9, 8/9
c) 4/9, 8/9
d) 11/9, -5/9
SYS-SOLV 2X2
• Solve for the value of x:
x – 4y + 2 = 0
2x + y – 4 = 0

a) 11/7, -5/7
b) 14/9, 8/9
c) 4/9, 8/9
d) 11/9, -5/9
SYS-SOLV 3X3
• Solve for the value of x, y, z:
x + y = -4
x+z–1=0
y+z+1=0

a) -1, -5, -3
b) 1, 2, -3
c) -1, -3, 2
d) -2, -3, -1
SYS-SOLV 3X3
• Solve for the value of x, y, z:
x + y = -4
x+z–1=0
y+z+1=0

a) -1, -5, -3
b) 1, 2, -3
c) -1, -3, 2
d) -2, -3, -1
SYS-SOLV 3X3
• Solve for the value of x, y, z:
x + y = -4
x+z–1=0
y+z+1=0

a) -1, -5, -3
b) 1, 2, -3
c) -1, -3, 2
d) -2, -3, -1
SYS-SOLV (Mixture Problems)
• A goldsmith has two alloys of gold, the first being 70% pure and the
second being 60% pure. How many ounces of the 60% pure gold
must be used to make 100 ounces of an alloy which will be 66%
gold?

a) 30
b) 40
c) 60
d) 70
SYS-SOLV (Mixture Problems)
• We write the equation first using the relationship above.
• 𝑥 0.70 + 𝑦 0.60 = 100 0.66
• 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 100

a) 30
b) 40
c) 60
d) 70
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• An airplane flying with the wind took 2 hrs to cover a distance of
1000 km and 2.5 hrs to return flying against the same wind. Find
the speed of the plane and the velocity of the wind.

a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 40
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• First step is to analyze the question, and from there, write the
formula in algebraic form.
V1 = Vplane + Vwind (with)
V2 = Vplane – Vwind (against)
T1 = 2 hours (with)
T2 = 2.5 hours (against)
D = 1000 km
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• Find some unknowns
V1 = D/T1
V1 = 1000 km/2 hours
V1 = 500 km/h

V2 = D/T2
V2 = 1000 km/2.5 hours
V2 = 400 km/h
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• Assign the variables with x and y
V1 = Vx + Vy (with)
V2 = Vx – Vy (against)

x = plane
y = wind
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• Write the equation in standard form,
then compute using SYS-SOLV.
Vx + Vy = V1
Vx – Vy = V2

x + y = 500
x – y = 400
SYS-SOLV (Motion Problems)
• An airplane flying with the wind took 3 hrs to cover a distance of
600 miles and 6 hrs to return flying against the same wind. Find
the speed of the plane and the velocity of the wind.

a) 50
b) 60
c) 70
d) 40
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• A piece of work can be done by Kyle and Kevin in 10 hours by Kyle
and Krys in 12 hours, and by Kevin and Krys in 20 hours. How long
would Kyle do the job alone?

a) 15
b) 30
c) 45
d) 60
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• We must first understand the fundamentals, before proceeding
with calculator techniques.
• The general formula for Work Problems is: wrt = j
• Where: w = number of workers
r = rate of work
t = time required
j = job to be done
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• Usually, the simpler formula is written as: rt = 1
• Because the named worker is only 1 (it depends on the question)
• j =1, because there is only one job at hand.
• Fundamentals include the rate of work which has the units of
job/hour, and time with the unit of hours.
• Since we are talking about individual person in the question, it is
wise to write them as functions of rate to isolate the equation.
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• Assign values: Kyle = x, Kevin = y, Krys = z

1 𝑗𝑜𝑏
•𝑥 + 𝑦 = 10 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
1 𝑗𝑜𝑏
•𝑥 + 𝑧 = 12 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
1 𝑗𝑜𝑏
•𝑦 +𝑧 =
20 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠

• We have 3 unknowns (x, y, z), therefore we use SYS-SOLV 3X3

SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• The answer is written as rate, because rate = job / time, the
denominator is the time it takes for the stated worker to finish the
job at hand.

1
• = 15 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
15
SYS-SOLV (Work Problems)
• A piece of work can be done by Kyle and Kevin in 10 hours by Kyle
and Krys in 12 hours, and by Kevin and Krys in 20 hours. How long
would Kyle do the job alone?

a) 15
b) 30
c) 45
d) 60
Remainder Theorem
• The general procedure for remainder theorem is substituting the x
value of the divisor into the dividend.
• Use Expr function to get the remainder of a given function.
Remainder Theorem
• What is the remainder when x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 8 is divided by x – 5?

a) 198
b) 218
c) 291
d) 318
Remainder Theorem
• What is the remainder when x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 8 is divided by x – 5?

a) 198
b) 218
c) 291
d) 318
Trigonometric Functions
• One button, multiple functions.
• Includes hyperbolic functions, and its inverse.
• Buttons that are bundled together requires multiple clicks to
access the desired function.
• Convert degree to radian an vice versa by using the ratio of 180 to
π, depending on what is asked, use dimensional analysis.
Trigonometric Functions
• Evaluate the following functions:

−1 1
• sin tan 5
−1 1
• tanh 6
2
• tan 25 + sin cos 7
15
• sin 𝑎𝑟𝑐 cos 17
12
• 𝑎𝑟𝑐 cos 33
Trigonometric Functions
Example:
−1 1
• sin tan 5
Polar and Rectangular Functions
• Rectangular Coordinates
• Cartesian Coordinate System (x, y)
• Polar Coordinates
• Resultant and Angle (r∠ϴ)
Polar and Rectangular Functions
• Rectangular to Polar
• 𝑟 = 𝑥2 + 𝑦2
−1 𝑦
• 𝜃= tan 𝑥
• Polar to Rectangular
• 𝑥 = 𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃
• 𝑦 = 𝑟 sin 𝜃
Rectangular Coordinates
• Determine the Rectangular Coordinate of the Polar Coordinate
(10, 120°)

a) 5, 8.66
b) 5, -8.66
c) -5, 8.66
d) -5, -8.66
Rectangular Coordinates
• Determine the Rectangular Coordinate of the Polar Coordinate
(10, 120°)

a) 5, 8.66
b) 5, -8.66
c) -5, 8.66
d) -5, -8.66
Rectangular Coordinates
• Determine the Rectangular Coordinate of the Polar Coordinate
(10, 120°)

a) 5, 8.66
b) 5, -8.66
c) -5, 8.66
d) -5, -8.66
Polar Coordinates
• Find the Polar Coordinate at point (3, 4)

a) 5, 50.13°
b) 5, 53.13°
c) 5, 55.13°
d) 5, 58,13°
Polar Coordinates
• Find the Polar Coordinate at point (3, 4)

a) 5, 50.13°
b) 5, 53.13°
c) 5, 55.13°
d) 5, 58,13°
COMPLEX MODE
• Easier to use and switch in TI-36X PRO
• Calculator can recognize complex numbers without switching
modes.
COMPLEX MODE
• Can be accessed with other
calculators using Mode function.
Vectors
• Useful for analyzing vectors.
• Can be used for solving resultant forces.
Vectors
• Find the resultant of the body below.
5N

a) 4.05 N, -165.72°
b) 4.05 N, 165.72° 3N
c) 5.05 N, -165.72° 30°
d) 5.05 N, 165.72°
8N
Vectors

• The first answer is an imaginary

number in form of a+bi, use the
Complex r∠ϴ function to convert
the answer.
Vectors
• Find the resultant of the body below.
5N

a) 4.05 N, -165.72°
b) 4.05 N, 165.72° 3N
c) 5.05 N, -165.72° 30°
d) 5.05 N, 165.72°
8N
Vectors
• If Tension T is 15 N, and angle ϴ is 30°, what is the resultant force?

a) 15.74 N, 218.22°
b) 14.75 N, 189.28°
c) 14.73 N, 258.29°
d) 17.34 N, 190.71°
Vectors
• If Tension T is 15 N, and angle ϴ is 30°, what is the resultant force?

a) 15.74 N, 218.22°
b) 14.75 N, 189.28°
c) 14.73 N, 258.29°
d) 17.34 N, 190.71°
Vectors
• An airplane is traveling at a bearing of 115° from north for 330
kilometers. How far south and how far east is the plane from its
starting point?

a) 105 miles south and 181.87 miles east

b) 181.87 miles south and 105 miles east
c) 30.31 miles south and 17.5 miles east
d) 17.5 miles south and 30.31 miles east
Vectors
• A ship moves in the direction S30°E at a speed of 35 miles per hour
for 6 hours. How far south and how far east is the ship from its
starting position?

a) The airplane is 707.69 km south of its starting point and 139.46 km east
of its starting point.
b) The airplane is 299.08 km south of its starting point and 139.46 km
east of its starting point.
c) The airplane is 139.46 km south of its starting point and 299.08 km
east of its starting point.
d) The airplane is 139.46 km south of its starting point and 707.69 km east
of its starting point.
Vectors
• Three ships are positioned in the following way: Ship A is 240 miles
due west of Ship C, and Ship B is due south of Ship C. Ship B
bears S22°E from Ship A. How far is Ship B from Ship A?

a) Distance from Ship A to Ship B: 640.67 miles

b) Distance from Ship A to Ship B: 640.67 miles
c) Distance from Ship A to Ship B: 594.02 miles
d) Distance from Ship A to Ship B: 594.02 miles
Differential Calculus
• Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥 2

2𝑥
a)
3−2𝑥 2
b) 2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2
−2𝑥
c) 2
3−2𝑥
d) −2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2
Differential Calculus
• Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥 2

1. Evaluate the derivate using x=0.1.

2. Evaluate the choices using Expr.
3. Find the match.
Differential Calculus
• Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥 2

1. Evaluate the derivate using x=0.1.

Differential Calculus
• Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥 2

2. Evaluate the choices using Expr.

3. Find the match.
Differential Calculus
• Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 3 − 2𝑥 2

2𝑥
a)
3−2𝑥 2
b) 2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2
−2𝑥
c) 2
3−2𝑥
d) −2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2
Integral Calculus
• Find the integral of the function ‫ ׬‬3𝑥 + 7 4 𝑑𝑥

5
3𝑥+7
a) 18
b) 3𝑥 + 7 3
3𝑥4+7
c) 12
5
3𝑥+7
d) 15
Integral Calculus
• Find the integral of the function ‫ ׬‬3𝑥 + 7 4 𝑑𝑥

1. Evaluate the function using Expr x=0.1.

2. Differentiate the choices using x=0.1
3. Find the match.
Integral Calculus
• Find the integral of the function ‫ ׬‬3𝑥 + 7 4 𝑑𝑥

1. Evaluate the function using Expr x=0.1.

Integral Calculus
• Find the integral of the function ‫ ׬‬3𝑥 + 7 4 𝑑𝑥

2. Differentiate the choices using x=0.1

3. Find the match.
Integral Calculus
• Find the integral of the function ‫ ׬‬3𝑥 + 7 4 𝑑𝑥

5
3𝑥+7
a) 18
b) 3𝑥 + 7 3
3𝑥4+7
c) 12
5
3𝑥+7
d) 15
Definite Integrals
• Evaluate the definite integral
5
‫׬‬0 3𝑥2 + 2𝑥 + 10 𝑑𝑥

a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 250
Definite Integrals
5
• Evaluate the definite integral ‫׬‬0 3𝑥2 + 2𝑥 + 10 𝑑𝑥

a) 100
b) 150
c) 200
d) 250
THANK YOU !!!
Calculator Techniques
Prepared by: Engr. Kynn T. Vargas [KRC]