Sharp EL-738 - Page 10

CHAPTER 2. NORMAL CALCULATION MODE
• INSERT: INS
Use the
 cursor to move to the place where you want to insert a number. Press
2ndF INS (sixth row, last key) and enter the number. The cursor will flicker after
the inserted number.
• TO THE POWER key
y
x
.
The
2ndF third key, fourth row
Example:
Calculate 2
3
.
Enter the base number first − press 2.
Then press
2ndF y
x
3 =
The answer is 8,00.
If the power consists of more than one term, use brackets for the power.
Example:
Calculate (3
2
)
4
Press ( 3 2ndF y
x
2 ) 2ndF y
x
4 =
The answer is 6 561,00.
Example:
Calculate 5
2/3
Press 5 2ndF y
x
( 2 ÷ 3 ) =
The answer is 2,92.
• SQUARE: (x
2
)
Use the power key.
Example:
Calculate 4
2
.
Press 4
2ndF y
x
2 =
The answer is 16.
Example:
Calculate 10
−1
Press 10 2ndF y
x
+/- 1 =
The answer is 0,10.
Calculate
1
5
2
Press 1 ÷ 5 2ndF y
x
2 =
The answer is 0,04.
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