Section 12: Calculating with Matrices 175

Several matrix functions operate on the matrix specified in the X-register only and store the result in the same matrix. For these operations the contents of the stack (including the LAST X register) are not moved – although the display changes to show the new dimensions if necessary.

For the > 7, > 8, and > 9 functions, the matrix descriptor specified in the X-register is placed in the LAST X register and the norm or (for >9) the determinant is placed in the X-register. The Y-, Z-, and T-registers aren't changed.

When you recall descriptors or matrix elements into the X-register (with the stack enabled), other descriptors and numbers already in the stack move up in the stack – and the contents of the T-register are lost. (The LAST X register is not changed.) When you store descriptors or matrix elements, the stack (and the LAST X register) isn't changed.

In contrast to the operation described above, the O and l functions do not affect the LAST X register and operate as shown on the next page.