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Chapter 3: Basic Calculations — Basic Keyboard

|

Enters a “

×

” sign for multiplication.

Example

• Multiply 12 by 34.

1 2

| 3 4 E

=

Enters a “

÷

” sign for division.

Example

• Divide 54 by 32.

5 4

= 3 2 E

The multiplication sign can be left out when:

a. It is placed in front of an

open parenthesis.

b. It is followed by a variable or

a mathematical constant (

π,

e, etc.):

c. It is followed by a scientific

function, such as sin, log,

etc.:

_

Sets a negative value.

Example

• Calculate

-

12

×

4.

_ 1 2 | 4 E

Note:

Do not use the

- key to enter a negative value; use the

_ key instead.

When to leave

out the “

×

” sign

Entering a number

with a negative value