Doing Arithmetic
The “v ” in the margin is a reminder that the example keystrokes are for ALG mode.
This is a brief introduction to doing arithmetic. More information on arithmetic is in chapter 2. Remember that you can erase errors by pressing <or C.
To calculate 21.1 ＋ 23.8:
Keys: Display:Description:
21.1+
23.8
= | | =completes calculation. |
Once a calculation has been completed, pressing another digit key starts a new calculation. On the other hand, pressing an operator key continues the calculation:
77.35 - | | Calculates 77.35 | – 90.89 |
90.89 = | |
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65 @v*12 | | New calculation: |
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= | | 65 x 12. |
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/3.5 = | | Calculates 96.75 | ⎟ 3.5. |
You can also do long calculations without pressing = after each intermediate
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65 +12 / | |
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3.5 = | |
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