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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001.

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  1. Ubiquitin

    Ubiquitin Contributing Member
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    I own a TI-83 Plus and does anyone know how to do these kinds of problems on it?


    3(x-2)=5(x-7)
     
    #1 Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001
  2. JuanValdez

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    Why not just do it on paper if you're solving something that easy?


    Oh, and no, I don't know how to do it on your calculator. :)
     
    #2 JuanValdez, Nov 15, 2001
  3. A-Train

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    3x - 6 = 5x - 35

    2x = 29

    x = 14.5

    didn't need a calculator for that...

    next problem!
     
    #3 A-Train, Nov 15, 2001
  4. Band Geek Mobster

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    Well if you want to make it complicated you could graph the 2 equations.

    y1 = 3(x-2)
    y2 = 5(x-7)

    And find wherever the 2 lines intersect...
     
    #4 Band Geek Mobster, Nov 15, 2001
  5. Ubiquitin

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    I could too. I just wanted to know IF you could




    next...


    2x-8(|-3-5|)=2


    lol also easy

    hell i've got a 129% in that class
     
    #5 Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001
  6. rockHEAD

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    [​IMG]

    I own a TI-30SLR... she's solar powered and been in operation for at least 10 years!

    What does yours look like?

    rH
     
    #6 rockHEAD, Nov 15, 2001
  7. Dr of Dunk

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    I thought real men used HP 48 GX's... :D
     
    #7 Dr of Dunk, Nov 15, 2001
  8. Ubiquitin

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    lol thats old....

    can it graph?

    oh yeah im on my dc so I can't post mine...


    lets turn this thread into a "what kind of calculator do you own?"

    i own ti-36 solar(science)
    and a ti-83 Plus (games)
     
    #8 Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001
  9. JuanValdez

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    I own a SC-220 (Smith Corona). There might be more powerful machines out there, but you can't beat the price of this thing.
     
    #9 JuanValdez, Nov 15, 2001
  10. rockHEAD

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    yes, it is old... it's probably older than 10 years...
    i use it to balance the 'ol bank account...
    it sees action about twice a month! ;)

    rH
     
    #10 rockHEAD, Nov 15, 2001
  11. SirCharlesFan

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    I have a TI-89.
     
    #11 SirCharlesFan, Nov 15, 2001
  12. Ubiquitin

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    wow it could be older then me
     
    #12 Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001
  13. mc mark

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    Ok smarty pants...

    Anyone here know how to use a slide rule?

    ;)
     
    #13 mc mark, Nov 15, 2001
  14. Ubiquitin

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    no offense but my grandpa does
     
    #14 Ubiquitin, Nov 15, 2001
  15. sw4real

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    the ti-89 can solve eqn's such as that, integrate, differentiate, tabulate, exponentiate, and more.. i love it!!

    the hp-49(g) puts some stiff competition on the 89 though.. it steps through the integration, etc. instead of just plopping out the answer.. that kinda helps when u're s'posed to show ur work.. plus, it just looks so gosh-darn purty..

    too bad i already had the ti graph link, else i woulda opted for that.. no, i'm not a geek.. :D
     
    #15 sw4real, Nov 15, 2001
  16. Ottomaton

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    Here's mine:


    [​IMG]

    J/K:D

    Try doing advanced graphing functions on that Mofo.
     
    #16 Ottomaton, Nov 15, 2001
  17. Dr of Dunk

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    The HP 48 GX came out several years ago and is probably still light years ahead of any calculator out today. It graphs, does integration, derivatives, linear algebra, etc. Of course I haven't used mine in years... :D

    I believe the 49G is even better, but I haven't used it.

    Linky linky :

    HP 48gx


    HP 49g
     
    #17 Dr of Dunk, Nov 15, 2001
  18. haven

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    DoD:

    I bought the HP48GX.

    Big mistake. Everyone else had a TI so the course was taught with that in mind.
     
    #18 haven, Nov 15, 2001
  19. mc mark

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    no offense taken

    I don't know how either, I was just askin'

    ;)
     
    #19 mc mark, Nov 15, 2001
  20. Vengeance

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    Dude, solve it by yourself . . . but I'm with DoD -- REAL MEN use RPN :cool:

    Well, I solidified my position as "BBS Nerd" fairly well this week, didn't I? :)
     
    #20 Vengeance, Nov 15, 2001
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