B + 3, Z = y * 2 – PASCO Xplorer-GLX Users’ Guide User Manual
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When there is more than one definition for the same symbol, the calculator
uses the first definition. To avoid confusion, do not define a symbol more
than once. If you want to change the value of a symbol, use the arrow keys to
go back to the original definition and change it.
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When you are prompted for the value of a symbol, you can enter another
expression rather than a simple number. Type:
b + 3
When prompted for the value of b, enter:
1 + 1
The Calculator displays the value of b at the bottom of the screen and fills in
the result of b + 3 on the line above.
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Rather than a simple expression, you can enter a complete equation for the
Calculator to evaluate. Enter:
z = y * 2
When prompted for the value of y, enter:
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The Calculator indicates the value of y at the bottom of the screen. To see the
value of z at the bottom of the screen, use the up arrow key to put the cursor
on the definition of z.
Reposition the cursor to see the value of z
Do not
do this
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For the
b symbol, press
twice
and select it from the second Functions
menu.
F2
Calculator fills in result
Value of b
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For the
z or y symbol, press
twice and select it from the second
Functions menu.
F2
Value of y
Cursor
Value of z
Cursor