Calculator Interpretations and Operations

Calculator Interpretations and Operations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Computers

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to store variables x and y in a TI 84 Plus calculator and evaluate expressions. It highlights differences in how calculators interpret expressions, particularly focusing on the division of 6 by x and y. The tutorial compares results from the calculator with those from WolframAlpha, showing that different tools may interpret mathematical expressions differently, leading to varying results.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What values were stored in the TI 84 plus calculator for x and y?

x=3, y=2

x=1, y=4

x=2, y=3

x=4, y=1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 6 divided by the product of x and y?

0

1

3

2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the calculator interpret the expression 6 divided by x times y?

As 6 divided by the product of x and y

As 6 divided by x, then multiplied by y

As 6 divided by the sum of x and y

As 6 divided by y, then multiplied by x

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What result does the calculator give for 6 divided by x times y?

1

6

9

12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does WolframAlpha interpret the expression 6 divided by x, y?

As 6 divided by the sum of x and y

As 6 divided by y, then multiplied by x

As 6 divided by the product of x and y

As 6 divided by x, then multiplied by y