Texas Instruments TI-34 II Teachers Guide - Page 117

Polar and Rectangular Conversions 17 Keys These numbered paragraphs provide explanations for the corresponding numbered keys on the illustration below. 1. %k displays the following menu that lets you convert rectangular coordinates (X,Y) to polar coordinates (r,Á) or vice versa. R4Pr Converts rectangular coordinate to polar coordinate r. R4Pq Converts rectangular coordinate to polar coordinate q. P4Rx Converts polar coordinate to rectangular coordinate X. P4Ry Converts polar coordinate to rectangular coordinate Y. 2. % ` enters a comma. Notes • The example on the transparency master assumes all default settings. • Before starting calculations, set angle mode as necessary. 1 2 © 1999 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TI-34 Û: A Guide for Teachers 111