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Matrix and Vector Calculations
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 Raising a Matrix to a Specific Power
Example:  To raise 
1  2
3  4
  to the power of 3
Use the procedures described under “Matrix Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, 
and Division” on page 2-6-4 to input the calculation. 
The following are the screens that would be produced by each input method.
Tip
•  You can perform matrix calculations using the commands of the [Matrix-Calculation] group on the 
[Action] menu. For information about using these commands, see “2-8 Using the Action Menu”.
•  You can raise only a square matrix to a specific power. An error occurs when you try to raise a 
non-square matrix to a specific power. 
Using a Matrix to Assign Different Values to Multiple Variables
Use the procedure in this section when you want to use a matrix to assign various different 
values to multiple variables.
Syntax:  Matrix with Numbers 
→
Matrix with Variables 
(The matrix can be one line with multiple columns, or multiple lines with one 
column.)
Example:  Assign the values 10, 20, and 30, to variables 
x
, 
y
, and 
z
 respectively
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 ClassPad Operation
  (1) Perform the key operation below in the Main application work area.
   
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  (2) 
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Tip
•  You can also perform this operation using a list. For details see “Using a List to Assign Different 
Values to Multiple Variables” on page 2-5-4.
Input using the 
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 keyboard Input using the 
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 keyboard