CALCULATOR

TECHNIQUES
Using CASIO FX-991ES +
Computational (COMP) Mode
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Solve for x:
𝑥−3 𝑥−1 𝑥+2
+ = −1
12 6 9
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find the value of x in the equation
𝐱 𝟐 + 𝟕𝐱 + 𝟏𝟐 = 𝟎?
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
The vertical angle to the top of a flagpole
from point A on the ground is observed to be
37°11’. The observer walks 17 m directly
away from point A and the flagpole to point B
finds the new angle to be 25°43’. What is the
approximate height of the flagpole?
A. 10 m C. 82 m
B. 22 m D. 300 m
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
When 3 is multiplied by 5 less
than a number, the result is 9 less
than 5 times the number. Find 7
less than 5 times the number.
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Factor
x 3 + 2x 2 − x − 2
SHIFT + CALC (SOLVE)
variation methods
ME BOARD PROBLEM
If tan x = ½ and tan y = 1/3, what
is the value of tan (x + y)?
CALC (SOLVE) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
If the polynomial x3 + 4x2 – 3x + 8
is divided by x – 5, what is the
remainder?
CALC (SOLVE) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
Evaluate:
x 2 − 16
lim
x→4 x − 4
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ME BOARD PROBLEM
Evaluate:
x 3 − 2x + 9
lim
x→∞ 2x 3 − 8
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ME BOARD PROBLEM
Evaluate:
1 − cos x
lim
x→0 x2
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ME BOARD PROBLEM
Solve for x:
3
𝑎 =2+
3
2+ 3
2+
2+⋯
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ME BOARD PROBLEM
Solve for x: ..
𝑥 𝑥
𝑥𝑥
𝑥𝑥
𝑥
𝑥 =2
A. 2 C. 1.414
B. 1.5 D. 2.414
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ME BOARD PROBLEM
Given the curve y = 12 – 12x + x3 ,
determine its maximum, minimum and
inflection points.
A. ( - 2, 28 ) , ( 2, -4 ) , & ( 0, 12 )
B. ( 2 , -28 ) , ( 2, 4 ) , & ( 0, 2 )
C. ( - 2, -28 ) , (-2, -4 ) , & ( 2, 12 )
D. ( - 2, 28 ) , ( -2, 4 ) , & ( 1, 12 )
CALC (SOLVE) +
TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Differentiate ( x2 + 2 )1/2
1
𝑥 2 +2 2 𝑥
A. B. 1
2
𝑥 2 +2 2
2𝑥
C. 1 D. 𝑥 2 + 2 2
𝑥+2 2
CALC (SOLVE) +
TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Differentiate y = 2 sinx cosx
A. 2 sin 2x C. 2 cos 2x
B. – sin 2x D. – cos 2x
CALC (SOLVE) +
TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find y’ if y = arcsin cos x
A. –1 C. –2
B. cos sin x D. – sin cos x
CALC (SOLVE) +
TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find y’ if y = cosh2 x – sinh2 x
A. 2 cosh 2x C. 2 sinh 2x
B. 1 D. 0
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TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
xdx
Evaluate ‫׬‬ 3
4+x2 2
a. – ( 4 + x2 )-1/2 + C c. ( 4 + x2 )1/2 +
C
b. – ( 12 + x2)1/2 + C d. ( 4 + x2 )3/2 +
C
CALC (SOLVE) +
TRIAL/ERROR fxn
ME BOARD PROBLEM
𝑒𝑥
Evaluate ‫ 𝑥 𝑒 ׬‬+1 𝑑𝑥

a. ln 𝑒 𝑥 + 1 + C c.ln2 𝑒 𝑥 + 1 + C
b.ln 𝑒 −𝑥 + 1 + C d.ln2 𝑒 −𝑥 + 1 + C
Multiple Integration
ME BOARD PROBLEM
1 π
Evaluate‫׬‬0 ‫׬‬0 r sin u du dr

a. 1 c. 0
b. 1/2 d. 1/3
Multiple Integration
ME BOARD PROBLEM
𝜋
2 1
Evaluate‫׬‬0 ‫׬‬0 ‫׬‬0
2 𝑧𝑟 2 sin u du dr dz

a. 2/3 c. 5/3
b. 4/3 d. 1/3
Rec to Pol (Pol) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find the polar coordinate of the
point (4, -6).
Pol to Rec (Rec) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find the rectangular coordinate of
point whose polar coordinate is (3,
120°).
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
Find the sum: 1 + 2 + 3 +….+ 20
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
What amount should be deposited
at 6 % in order to draw out P20,000
at the end of each year for 7 years,
and leave nothing in the fund at the
end?
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
If $500 is invested at the end of
each year for 6 years, at an effective
annual interest rate of 7 %, what is
the total dollar amount available
upon the deposit of the sixth
payment?
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
An overseas worker wishes to earn
35,000.00 dollars before his
retirement period in 15 years. If the
interest is 14 % compounded
annually, how much money must be
set aside at the end of each year for
15 years?
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
A house and a lot can be acquired a
downpayment of P 500,000.00 and a
yearly payment of P 100,000.00 at the
end of each year for a period of 10
years, starting at the end of 5 years
from the date of purchase. If the
money is worth 14% compounded
annually, what is the cash price of the
property?
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Summation (σ𝒅 𝒇 𝒙 ) fxn

ME BOARD PROBLEM
A parent on the day the child is born
wishes to determine what lumpsum
would have to be paid into an
account bearing interest at 5 %
compounded annually, in order to
withdraw P 20,000.00 each on the
child’s 18th , 19th, 20th and 21st
birthdays.