The MATH Menu

To display the MATH menu, press @m(the shifted %key). Like the other mathematics functions, these functions operate on only the last number in the display.

Table 2-2. The MATH Menu Labels

Menu Label

Description

Common (base 10) logarithm of a positive number.

Common (base 10) antilogarithm; calculates 10x.

Natural (base e) logarithm of a positive number.

Natural antilogarithm; calculates ex.

Factorial.

Inserts the value for π into the display.

Keys: Display: Description:

2.5 @m

Calculates 102.5.

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4

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Calculates the factorial of 4.

e

Exits MATH menu.

You can access the MATH menu when another menu is displayed. For instance, while using SUM you might want to use a MATH function. Just press @m, then perform the calculation. Pressing ereturns you to SUM. The MATH result remains in the calculator line. Remember, however, that you must exit MATH before you resume using SUM.

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