TI-89: Can I Get Commas to Separate 000 ?

[slice38]

TI-89: Can I Get Commas to Separate "000"?

Is there a way that I can set my TI-89 up so that when it shows large numbers, there are commas separating the "000"?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[z-component]

Sorry, I don't think so. Maybe you can try using scientific notation to make large numbers easier to read.

 

[sephirothrr]

Yes you can. Try downloading an app called "Omnicalc".
http://www.detachedsolutions.com/omnicalc/
One of settings is exactly what you are looking for.

 

[z-component]

That looks like a bulky program--it has so many garbage functions! Natively, (i.e. no apps used) there is no way, and I don't see how commas are better anyhow. You'd just have to take them out if you use them in calculations. But if you want to install that, sure.

 

[sephirothrr]

Well, when dealing with large numbers, short of counting the zeros, I personally can't tell what the number is.

Math never was my strong point.

 

[GOBLUE59]

I know what you mean..

I haven't found a way to add comma's yet but what you can do is approx.

(diamond key) -> enter

This gives a value to the 10th power.
i.e. 18200000 -> 1.82e^7

at least this way you don't have to count the zero's