L

¾

Begins a new equation, turning

 

 

on the "¾" equation–entry

 

 

cursor. Lturns on the A..Z

 

 

annunciator so you can enter a

 

 

variable name.

V d

#/¾

LV types # and moves the

 

 

cursor to the right.

.25

#/)_

Digit entry uses the "_"

 

 

digit–entry cursor.

zNz

#/)ºπº¾

zends the number and

 

 

restores the "¾" cursor.

LD 2

#/)ºπº: _

types :.

zLL

#/)ºπº:º¾

 

‘

#/)ºπº:º

Terminates and displays the

 

 

equation.



/ 

Shows the checksum and length

 

/

for the equation, so you can

 

 

check your keystrokes.

By comparing the checksum and length of your equation with those in the example, you can verify that you've entered the equation properly. (See "Verifying Equations" at the end of this chapter for more information.)

Evaluate the equation ( to calculate V ):

Keys:Display:Description:

‘ @

value

2 1 2 @

 +_

Prompts for variables on the right–hand side of the equation. Prompts for D first; value is the current value of D.

Enters 2 1/2 inches as a fraction.

g@ value

16 g #/ ) 

Stores D, prompts for L; value is current value of L.

Stores L; calculates V in cubic inches and stores the result in V.

6–2Entering and Evaluating Equations