Using Calculator 57
Because the variable nonum has not been defined, it is treated
algebraically in the result.
Updating a variable
If you want to update a variable with the result of a calculation, you
must store the result explicitly.
Types of variables
You can store the following TI-Nspire™ math and science learning
technology data types as variables:
Entering multiple statements on the entry line
To enter several statements on a single line, separate them with a colon
(“:”). Only the result of the last expression is shown.
Entry Result Comment
a := 2
2
a
3
8 Result not stored in variable a.
a
2
a := a
3
8Variable a updated with result.
a
8
a
2
& a
64 Variable a updated with result.
a
64
Data type Examples
Expression
2.54 1.25E6 2p 2+3i (xN2)
2
/2
List {2, 4, 6, 8} {1, 1, 2}
Matrix
This can be entered as:
[1,2,3;3,6,9]
Character string “Hello” “xmin/10” “The answer is:”
Function myfunc(arg) ellipse(x, y, r1, r2)
2
123
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