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Variables (a, b, c, d, e, f, x, y) – HP 300s Scientific Calculator User Manual

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• The “M” indicator appears in the upper left of the display

when there is any value other than zero stored in the
independent memory.

• Independent memory contents are maintained even if you

press the

key, change the calculation mode, or turn off

the calculator.

Calculation Examples Using Independent Memory

• If the “M” indicator is on the display, perform the procedure

under “Clearing Independent Memory” before performing
this example.

Example: 23+9=32

53- 6=47

-)45

✕2=90

(M-)

99

÷

3=33

(Total) 22

(M)

Clearing Independent Memory

Press

(STO)

. This clears independent

memory and causes the “M” indicator to disappear from the
display.

Variables (A, B, C, D, E, F, X, Y)

Variable Overview

• You can assign a specific value or a calculation result to a

variable.
Example: To assign the result of 3+5 to variable A.

(STO)

(A)

• Use the following procedure when you want to check the

contents of variable A.
Example: To recall the contents of variable A.

(A)

• The following shows how you can include variables inside

of an expression.
Example: To multiply the contents of variable A by the
contents of variable B.

(A)

(B)

• Variable contents are maintained even if you press the

key, change the calculation mode, or turn off the
calculator.