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font-family: ‘Segoe UI’, Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
.calculator-container {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
padding: 30px;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}
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color: #004a99;
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
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.input-group {
margin-bottom: 20px;
padding: 15px;
border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
border-radius: 6px;
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display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: stretch;
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font-weight: bold;
margin-bottom: 10px;
color: #004a99;
display: block;
}
.input-group input[type=”text”],
.input-group input[type=”number”] {
width: calc(100% – 20px);
padding: 12px;
margin-top: 5px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1em;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.input-group input[type=”text”]:focus,
.input-group input[type=”number”]:focus {
border-color: #004a99;
outline: none;
box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 74, 153, 0.2);
}
button {
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 1.1em;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #218838;
}
#result {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
border: 2px dashed #004a99;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #e7f3ff;
text-align: center;
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font-weight: bold;
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color: #333;
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margin-top: 40px;
padding: 25px;
background-color: #ffffff;
border-radius: 8px;
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TI-84 Calculator Function Explorer
Explore common functions and their applications.
Quadratic Equation Solver (ax^2 + bx + c = 0)
Slope Calculator (Points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2))
Distance Calculator (Points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2))
Sine (sin(angle))
Cosine (cos(angle))
Tangent (tan(angle))
Understanding the TI-84 Calculator and Its Functions
The Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus is a powerful graphing calculator widely used in high school and college mathematics and science courses. It’s an essential tool for students and professionals needing to perform complex calculations, graph functions, solve equations, and analyze data. While the calculator itself is a physical device, understanding the mathematical functions it performs is key to leveraging its capabilities.
Commonly Used Functions and Their Math:
1. Quadratic Equation Solver (ax^2 + bx + c = 0)
The TI-84 can solve quadratic equations, which are second-degree polynomial equations. The standard form is \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\), where \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) are coefficients, and \(a \neq 0\). The solutions (or roots) can be found using the quadratic formula:
$$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 – 4ac}}{2a}$$
The term \(b^2 – 4ac\) is called the discriminant.
- If the discriminant is positive, there are two distinct real solutions.
- If the discriminant is zero, there is exactly one real solution (a repeated root).
- If the discriminant is negative, there are two complex conjugate solutions.
Example: For the equation \(x^2 – 5x + 6 = 0\), we have \(a=1\), \(b=-5\), \(c=6\).
\(x = \frac{-(-5) \pm \sqrt{(-5)^2 – 4(1)(6)}}{2(1)} = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{25 – 24}}{2} = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{1}}{2}\).
The solutions are \(x_1 = \frac{5 + 1}{2} = 3\) and \(x_2 = \frac{5 – 1}{2} = 2\).
2. Slope Calculator
The slope of a line indicates its steepness and direction. It’s calculated as the “rise” (change in y) over the “run” (change in x) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\). The formula is:
$$m = \frac{y_2 – y_1}{x_2 – x_1}$$
If \(x_2 – x_1 = 0\), the line is vertical and the slope is undefined. If \(y_2 – y_1 = 0\) and \(x_2 – x_1 \neq 0\), the line is horizontal and the slope is 0.
Example: For points (2, 3) and (5, 9):
\(m = \frac{9 – 3}{5 – 2} = \frac{6}{3} = 2\). The slope is 2.
3. Distance Calculator
The distance between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) in a Cartesian coordinate system can be found using the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean theorem:
$$d = \sqrt{(x_2 – x_1)^2 + (y_2 – y_1)^2}$$
Example: For points (1, 2) and (4, 6):
\(d = \sqrt{(4 – 1)^2 + (6 – 2)^2} = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = \sqrt{9 + 16} = \sqrt{25} = 5\). The distance is 5 units.
4. Trigonometric Functions (Sine, Cosine, Tangent)
These functions are fundamental in trigonometry and relate an angle of a right-angled triangle to the ratio of its sides. The TI-84 can compute these for angles measured in degrees or radians.
- Sine (sin): Opposite side / Hypotenuse
- Cosine (cos): Adjacent side / Hypotenuse
- Tangent (tan): Opposite side / Adjacent side
The calculator requires the angle as input. Ensure you set the calculator’s mode (degrees or radians) correctly for your calculation.
Example (Degrees): Calculate \(\sin(30^\circ)\). The result is 0.5.
Example (Radians): Calculate \(\cos(\frac{\pi}{3})\). The result is 0.5.
Note on “TI-84 Calculator Free”
There is no official “free” version of the TI-84 calculator software available for download that replicates its full functionality. Educational institutions and students typically purchase the physical calculator. However, online emulators and graphing tools exist that can mimic the behavior of a TI-84 for certain functions. This calculator tool aims to provide quick results for some of the core mathematical operations that the TI-84 can perform, allowing users to understand the underlying calculations without needing the physical device.
function updateInputs() {
var selectBox = document.getElementById(“functionType”);
var functionType = selectBox.value;
var inputSection = document.getElementById(“inputSection”);
inputSection.innerHTML = ”; // Clear previous inputs
if (functionType === “quadratic”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
`;
} else if (functionType === “slope”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
`;
} else if (functionType === “distance”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
`;
} else if (functionType === “trig_sine”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
Note: Ensure your mode (degrees/radians) is set correctly outside this tool.
`;
} else if (functionType === “trig_cosine”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
Note: Ensure your mode (degrees/radians) is set correctly outside this tool.
`;
} else if (functionType === “trig_tangent”) {
inputSection.innerHTML = `
Note: Ensure your mode (degrees/radians) is set correctly outside this tool.
`;
}
}
function calculate() {
var selectBox = document.getElementById(“functionType”);
var functionType = selectBox.value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById(“result”);
var output = “Results will appear here.“;
if (functionType === “quadratic”) {
var a = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“a”).value);
var b = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“b”).value);
var c = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“c”).value);
if (isNaN(a) || isNaN(b) || isNaN(c)) {
output = “Error: Please enter valid numbers for a, b, and c.“;
} else if (a === 0) {
output = “Error: Coefficient ‘a’ cannot be zero for a quadratic equation.“;
} else {
var discriminant = b * b – 4 * a * c;
var x1, x2;
if (discriminant > 0) {
x1 = (-b + Math.sqrt(discriminant)) / (2 * a);
x2 = (-b – Math.sqrt(discriminant)) / (2 * a);
output = “Roots: x₁ = ” + x1.toFixed(4) + “, x₂ = ” + x2.toFixed(4) + ““;
} else if (discriminant === 0) {
x1 = -b / (2 * a);
output = “One real root: x = ” + x1.toFixed(4) + ““;
} else {
var realPart = -b / (2 * a);
var imaginaryPart = Math.sqrt(-discriminant) / (2 * a);
output = “Complex roots: x₁ = ” + realPart.toFixed(4) + ” + ” + imaginaryPart.toFixed(4) + “i, x₂ = ” + realPart.toFixed(4) + ” – ” + imaginaryPart.toFixed(4) + “i“;
}
}
} else if (functionType === “slope”) {
var x1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“x1_slope”).value);
var y1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“y1_slope”).value);
var x2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“x2_slope”).value);
var y2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“y2_slope”).value);
if (isNaN(x1) || isNaN(y1) || isNaN(x2) || isNaN(y2)) {
output = “Error: Please enter valid numbers for all coordinates.“;
} else {
var deltaY = y2 – y1;
var deltaX = x2 – x1;
if (deltaX === 0) {
output = “Slope is Undefined (Vertical Line)“;
} else {
var slope = deltaY / deltaX;
output = “Slope (m): ” + slope.toFixed(4) + ““;
}
}
} else if (functionType === “distance”) {
var x1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“x1_dist”).value);
var y1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“y1_dist”).value);
var x2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“x2_dist”).value);
var y2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById(“y2_dist”).value);
if (isNaN(x1) || isNaN(y1) || isNaN(x2) || isNaN(y2)) {
output = “Error: Please enter valid numbers for all coordinates.“;
} else {
var deltaX = x2 – x1;
var deltaY = y2 – y1;
var distance = Math.sqrt(deltaX * deltaX + deltaY * deltaY);
output = “Distance: ” + distance.toFixed(4) + ““;
}
} else if (functionType === “trig_sine”) {
var angleInput = document.getElementById(“angle_sin”).value;
var angle = parseFloat(angleInput);
var isRadians = angleInput.includes(‘pi’) || angleInput.includes(‘π’);
if (isNaN(angle)) {
// Try to evaluate expressions with ‘pi’
try {
angle = parseFloat(eval(angleInput.replace(/π/g, Math.PI)));
isRadians = true; // Assume input with pi is radians
} catch (e) {
output = “Error: Invalid angle input. Use numbers or expressions like ‘pi/2’.“;
}
}
if (!isNaN(angle)) {
var result;
if (isRadians) {
result = Math.sin(angle);
} else {
// Convert degrees to radians for Math.sin
result = Math.sin(angle * Math.PI / 180);
}
output = “sin(” + angleInput + “) = ” + result.toFixed(4) + ““;
}
} else if (functionType === “trig_cosine”) {
var angleInput = document.getElementById(“angle_cos”).value;
var angle = parseFloat(angleInput);
var isRadians = angleInput.includes(‘pi’) || angleInput.includes(‘π’);
if (isNaN(angle)) {
try {
angle = parseFloat(eval(angleInput.replace(/π/g, Math.PI)));
isRadians = true;
} catch (e) {
output = “Error: Invalid angle input. Use numbers or expressions like ‘pi/2’.“;
}
}
if (!isNaN(angle)) {
var result;
if (isRadians) {
result = Math.cos(angle);
} else {
result = Math.cos(angle * Math.PI / 180);
}
output = “cos(” + angleInput + “) = ” + result.toFixed(4) + ““;
}
} else if (functionType === “trig_tangent”) {
var angleInput = document.getElementById(“angle_tan”).value;
var angle = parseFloat(angleInput);
var isRadians = angleInput.includes(‘pi’) || angleInput.includes(‘π’);
if (isNaN(angle)) {
try {
angle = parseFloat(eval(angleInput.replace(/π/g, Math.PI)));
isRadians = true;
} catch (e) {
output = “Error: Invalid angle input. Use numbers or expressions like ‘pi/2’.“;
}
}
if (!isNaN(angle)) {
var result;
if (isRadians) {
result = Math.tan(angle);
} else {
result = Math.tan(angle * Math.PI / 180);
}
// Handle vertical asymptotes for tangent in degrees
if (!isRadians && (angle % 180 === 90)) {
output = “tan(” + angleInput + “) is Undefined (approaching asymptote)“;
} else {
output = “tan(” + angleInput + “) = ” + result.toFixed(4) + ““;
}
}
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = output;
}
// Initialize with the first option’s inputs
document.addEventListener(“DOMContentLoaded”, updateInputs);