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Solution 13323: Using the RandMat() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.

How do you use the randMat() function on the TI-89 family, TI-92 family and Voyage 200 graphing calculator?

The syntax for the randMat() function is listed below.

randMat(numRows,numColumns)

The randMat() function returns a matrix of integers between -9 and 9 of the specified dimension. Reference the example provided below.

Ex. Create a random generated matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns.

• From the HOME screen press [2ND] [MATH]
• Select 7:Probability and 7:randMat(
• Press [3] [,] [3] and [ENTER] to display the matrix solution

For additional instructions, refer to the online guidebook for your calculator.