<p>I own a Ti-89 Titanium and I will be taking the Calculus AB test this May.</p>
<p>I haven't used the calculator too much actually and I don't use it to do my Calculus homework. Is there anything that I should know to do on the calculator before I take the test? I mean, I've heard several people say that this calculator practically did one complete part of the test for them. What exactly do they mean? And what are some good programs that I should have in my calculator?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>the 89 can do mostly all the derivatives that you need, and will give you it back in derivative form.</p>
<p>I would suggest practice some practice tests with it to make sure you know the extent of how it can help you.</p>
<p>The 89 can evaluate symbolic integrals and derivitives, solve and factor equations, solve infinite series and a whole lot more. Did your 89 come with a manual? Find it, or find one online and read through the basics on how to use the 89.</p>
<p>Yeah, it came with the manual.</p>
<p>I think I'll be buying the Arco AP Calculus book as well.</p>
<p>factoring
solving equations
partial fraction expansion
finding limits
symbolic differentiation
maximizing and minimizing functions
symbolic and numerical integration
evaluating infinite series
finding Taylor series
solving differential equations</p>
<p>how do you do the following on the 89- partial fraction expansion, maximizing and minimizing functions, and solving differential equations?</p>
<p>Examples:
expand(1/(x^2-1),x) => 1/2 /(x-1) - 1/2 / (x+1)
fmin(x^2,x) => x = 0
fmax(-x^2,x) => x = 0
deSolve(y' = y and y(0)=0,x,y) ==> y = e^x</p>