Best Calculator? (1 Viewer)

[frog1944]

Hi,

For MX2 what calculator should I get? I'm currently thinking the Casio FX100AU Plus

Thanks

 

[KingOfActing]

Does it really matter? As long as your calculator has the basic functions (trig, logarithms, powers, etc.) and is easy for you to use it's great.

 

[frog1944]

Ok, though should I get one with complex numbers?

 

[KingOfActing]

Ok, though should I get one with complex numbers?

Literally for what purpose

The most you'll be doing is like 1 question of expanding a single multiplication for 1 mark, which by now you should be able to do easily anyway

 

[frog1944]

Hahaha, good point. Thanks

 

[SammyT123]

Can easily check if you converted to mod-arg form correctly

Even though you should be able to do it, its saved me marks here and there

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[KingOfActing]

Can easily check if you converted to mod-arg form correctly

Even though you should be able to do it, its saved me marks here and there

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All scientific calculators have polar coordinate conversions from rectangular if you really need them - no need to buy a more expensive calculator imo

 

[SammyT123]

All scientific calculators have polar coordinate conversions from rectangular if you really need them - no need to buy a more expensive calculator imo

The typical Casio fx-82 does not (anecdotally this is the most common calculator , ive almost never seen anyone with anything else )

Fx-100 is only $35 at my school

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[hunter22]

The CASIO fx-100AU PLUS is useful for checking whether you made silly mistakes in the early complex number questions, probably saves ~1 minute of checking time so if you think it'll be useful, get it.

 

[BLIT2014]

Well if you end up buying something other then the CASIO fx-100AU Plus make sure that it is on the approved equipment list.

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/calculators.html