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52 walkthroughs on 7 calculators. The named models follow the maker's official guidebook.

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RADIAN

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    DEG · MathPrint

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    TI-30XS MultiView

    A scientific calculator common in school math and science classes. Fractions, powers, trig and quick statistics.

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    BA II Plus

    A financial calculator used in finance and accounting courses. Loans, savings, NPV and IRR with the TVM keys.

    Basic

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    Degrees

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    DegRad

    Any brand

    Scientific calculator

    Any scientific calculator with brackets, powers, roots and trig keys.

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      DegRad
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      Every walkthrough is tested automatically: the keys are replayed on Calcapedia's simulation of that calculator, every display is checked, and the answer must match the calculator page. Real calculators can label some keys differently.

      Calcapedia is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Instruments. TI and TI-84 Plus CE are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to say which calculator these steps are for.

      Calcapedia is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Instruments. TI, TI-30XS MultiView and MathPrint are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to say which calculator these steps are for.

      Calcapedia is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Instruments. TI and BA II Plus are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to say which calculator these steps are for.