The Desmos Scientific Calculator includes various icons that represent different mathematical functions. Here are some common icons and their functions:
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Numbers and Operators:
- 0-9: These are numeric keys for entering numbers.
- +: Addition
- -: Subtraction
- ×: Multiplication
- ÷: Division
- =: Equals
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Function and Trigonometric Icons:
- sin: Sine function
- cos: Cosine function
- tan: Tangent function
- arcsin/sin⁻¹: Inverse sine
- arccos/cos⁻¹: Inverse cosine
- arctan/tan⁻¹: Inverse tangent
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Exponent and Logarithm:
- x²: Square function
- x³: Cube function
- √: Square root function
- log: Logarithm (base 10)
- ln: Natural logarithm (base e)
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Parentheses:
- ( ): Used to group expressions or indicate function arguments.
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Special Functions:
- π: Represents the mathematical constant pi.
- e: Represents Euler's number, approximately 2.71828.
- ^: Indicates exponentiation (e.g., x^2 for x squared).
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Statistics:
- mean: Calculates the average of a set of numbers.
- median: Calculates the median of a set of numbers.
- stdev: Standard deviation function icon.
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Angle Measurement:
- °: Degrees
- rad: Radians
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Memory and Save Functions (if available):
- M+, M-, MR, MC: Functions for managing stored values in memory.
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Graphing Functions:
- Plot points: Function to create a scatter plot of points.
- Line: Draw a line on the graph.
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Clear / Reset:
- C or AC: Clear the current entry or reset the calculator.
The exact functions may vary slightly based on updates or specific versions of the Desmos Scientific Calculator, so it's helpful to refer to Desmos' official resources for detailed explanations and visual references.
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