Inverse trigonometric functions – Sharp EL-9900 User Manual

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Advanced Keyboard/TRIGONOMETRY USING THE SHARP EL-9900

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To compute the inverse sine function in radians:

1.

Turn the calculator on and press CL to access and clear the

home screen.

2.

Change to radian mode by pressing 2ndF SET UP B (DRG)

and 2 (Rad). Press 2ndF QUIT to exit the menu.

3.

Find sin

-1

(.4), press 2ndF sin

-1

• 4 ENTER . The answer of .4115

radians is shown below. To find the result in terms of

π press ÷ 2ndF

π ENTER .

To graph the inverse cosine function in radians:

1.

Press Y= CL to access and clear the Y1 prompt.

2.

Enter cos

-1

x for Y1 by pressing 2ndF cos

-1

X/

θ/T/n ENTER .

3.

Set your viewing window by pressing ZOOM E (TRIG) and

5 (cos

-1

x).

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