GC1232313

Grab your TI-84+
graphing calculator!

You are off to a great start!
This is hidden Box #2!

Before you begin: Be sure the calculator is set to default mode, as shown at the right. Hit the MODE key and be sure all entries are highlighted on the left. If not, use your arrow keys to move to the left and press ENTER to highlight, as you arrow down the screen.

Now, answer the following 5 questions.

Box 2 - Basic Operational Skills:

1. Which numbered choice shows the keystrokes used to "square" a value, such as 15² ?
1)
2)
3)
4) All of the above.

2. To convert a decimal number to a fraction, enter the decimal, hit the key, and choose option #1. Which numbered choice shows the result of the calculator converting 0.68 to a fraction?
1) $frac1$	2) $frac2$	3) $frac3$	4) $frac4$

3. Which numbered choice shows two expressions that yield the same result on the calculator when each expression is entered as written below?

are the same.

4. Type in 8.6489 and hit . Press and change the FLOAT setting to "2" (as shown at the right). Return to the "Home Screen". Type in
8.6489 again and hit . Which numbered choice describes what has occurred by resetting the FLOAT?
1) The answer now shows only two decimal places, 8.64.
2) The answer is now rounded to two decimal places, 8.65.
3) The answer now shows two numerical entries, 8.6.
4) The decimal is now moved two places, 864.89.

5. Change the FLOAT setting to "0". Type in 10.572 and hit

. Which numbered choice describes what happens?

1) The decimal values in the problem are cut off.

2) The problem is rounded to the nearest tens position.

3) Zero is added to the problem.

4) The problem is rounded to the nearest integer.

Read carefully!!
Find the product of all five answers and multiply this product by 84. Place this answer in the address below (following the captial letters "GC"), and type the address into your browser to find the next hidden box.

http://mathbits.com/caching/GC__________.html