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

  1. Ubiquitin

    Ubiquitin 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)
     
  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. :)
     
  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!
     
  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...
     
  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
     
  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
     
  7. Dr of Dunk

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    I thought real men used HP 48 GX's... :D
     
  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)
     
  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.
     
  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
     
  11. SirCharlesFan

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    I have a TI-89.
     
  12. Ubiquitin

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    wow it could be older then me
     
  13. mc mark

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    Ok smarty pants...

    Anyone here know how to use a slide rule?

    ;)
     
  14. Ubiquitin

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    no offense but my grandpa does
     
  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
     
  16. Ottomaton

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    Here's mine:


    [​IMG]

    J/K:D

    Try doing advanced graphing functions on that Mofo.
     
  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
     
  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.
     
  19. mc mark

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    no offense taken

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

    ;)
     
  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? :)
     

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