TI-73 / TI-83 Plus Math by Hand Application
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Using Step-by-Step Mode
The Step-by-Step mode shows an explanation of each step that
you take to solve a problem. This mode emphasizes the base-ten
system to help develop the fast algorithm for an operation.
Each
place value is shown separately with details; zeros that are
usually left off for efficiency are shown, and carrying numbers to
the next higher place value is handled in a developmental form.
1. Select an operation from the
SELECT AN OPERATION
menu.
2. Select
STEP-BY-STEP
from the
SELECT A MODE
screen.
3. Enter the first element of the problem, and then press
¯
or the appropriate operation key (
¥
,
,
, or
).
4. Enter the second element of the problem, and then press
¯
.
Tip
If you make a mistake when you enter a number, you can correct
it in one of the following ways.
•
Press
s
to delete the entire number.
•
Press
_
to move the cursor to the incorrect number, and then
enter the correct number.
•
Press
^
to delete the digit at the cursor location.
5. Select
START
to display the first step in solving the problem.
