The TI-30XS
Multiview
Calculator
Guide
Exponents
To type an exponent, use the
button next to the 7.
For example,
If I want to type 42
type in
You can also use the
button if you are raising a number
to the 2nd power, or squaring it.
So I could also type
Square Roots
To type a square root, use the
button and the
button.
For example,
To find √25
type
For imperfect squares like √7, you will need one more button to
change your answer to a decimal.
type
then use the
button to
change it to a decimal.
Use the arrow buttons on the top right to get out from under the
square root before you type a longer equation.
Negatives
To type a negative, use the
button next to the decimal.
For example,
To type -7
type
Do not use the minus button! You will just get an error.
Fractions
To type a fraction, use the
button.
For example,
1
To type
2
type
Be sure to use the arrow keys to move out of the fraction if you
are typing a longer equation.
Calculator Buttons
Arrow keys to move your cursor =
Square root =
Fraction =
Exponent =
Squaring a number =
Change answer to a decimal =
Negative =
Calculator Buttons
Arrow keys to move your cursor =
Square root =
Fraction =
Exponent =
Squaring a number =
Change answer to a decimal =
Negative =