Using XEQ for Evaluation

If an equation is displayed in the equation list, you can press W to evaluate the equation. The entire equation is evaluated, regardless of the type of equation. The result is returned to the X–register.

Example: Evaluating an Equation with XEQ.

Use the results from the previous example to find out how much the volume of the pipe changes if the diameter is changes to 35.5 millimeters.

Keys: Display:Description:

{G #/)ºπº:ºDisplays the desired equation.

W¶@ 88)Starts evaluating the equation to find its value. Prompts for all variables.

f @) Keeps the same V, prompts for D. 35.5 f @8)store new D, Prompts for L.

f.8)Keeps the same L; calculates the value of the equation—the imbalance between the left and right sides.

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Changes cubic millimeters to liters.

The value of the equation is the old volume (from V) minus the new volume (calculated using the new D value) — so the old volume is smaller by the amount shown.

Responding to Equation Prompts

When you evaluate an equation, you're prompted for a value for each variable that's needed. The prompt gives the variable name and its current value, such as %@).

6–14 Entering and Evaluating Equations

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