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Using mathematical functions
Math functions
The HP 39gs contains many math functions. The functions 
are grouped in categories. For example, the Matrix 
category contains functions for manipulating matrices. 
The Probability category (shown as Prob. on the MATH 
menu) contains functions for working with probability.
To use a math function, you enter the function onto the 
command line, and include the arguments in parentheses 
after the function. You can also select a math function 
from the MATH menu.
The MATH menu
The MATH menu provides access to math functions, 
physical constants, and programming constants. 
The MATH menu is organized by category. For each 
category of functions on the left, there is a list of function 
names on the right. The highlighted category is the 
current category.
• When you press  , you see the menu list of 
Math categories in the left column and the 
corresponding functions of the highlighted category 
in the right column. The menu key   indicates 
that the MATH FUNCTIONS menu list is active. 
To select a function 1. Press   to display the MATH menu. The 
categories appear in alphabetical order. Press   or 
 to scroll through the categories. To skip directly to 
a category, press the first letter of the category’s 
name. Note: You do not need to press   first.
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