13-2 Using mathematical functions
2. The list of functions (on the right) applies to the 
currently highlighted category (on the left). Use   
and   to switch between the category list and the 
function list.
3. Highlight the name of the function you want and 
press  . This copies the function name (and an 
initial parenthesis, if appropriate) to the edit line.
Function categories
Math functions by category
Syntax Each function’s definition includes its syntax, that is, the 
exact order and spelling of a function’s name, its 
delimiters (punctuation), and its arguments. Note that the 
syntax for a function does not require spaces.
Functions common to keyboard and menus
These functions are common to the keyboard and MATH 
menu. 
π
For a description, see “π” on 
page 13-8.
ARG
For a description, see “ARG” on 
page 13-7.
For a description, see “ ” on 
page 11-7.
AND
For a description, see “AND” on 
page 13-19.
• Calculus
• Complex 
numbers
• Constant
• Convert
• Hyperbolic 
trigonometry
(Hyperb.)
• Lists
• Loop
• Matrix
• Polynomial
• Probability
• Real numbers
(Real)
• Two-variable 
statistics
(Stat-Two) 
• Symbolic
• Tests
• Trigonometry
(Trig)
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