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Performing Arithmetic Calculations
The HP 35s can operate in either RPN mode or in Algebraic mode (ALG). These
modes affect how expressions are entered.
The following sections illustrate the entry
differences for single argument (or unary) and two argument (or binary) operations.
Single Argument or Unary Operations
Some of the numerical operations of the HP 35s require a single number for input,
such as
,
,
&
and
k
. These single argument operations are entered
differently, depending on whether the calculator is in RPN or ALG mode. In RPN
mode, the number is entered first and then the operation is applied. If the
key is pressed after the number is entered, then the number appears in line 1 and
the result is shown in line 2. Otherwise, just the result is displayed in line 2 and line
1 is unchanged. In ALG mode, the operator is pressed first and the display shows
the function, followed by a set of parentheses.
The number is entered between the
parentheses and then the
key is pressed. The expression is displayed in line
1 and the result is shown in line 2. The following examples illustrate the differences.
Summary of Contents for 35s
Page 1: ...HP 35s scientific calculator user s guide H Edition 1 HP part number F2215AA 90001 ...
Page 14: ...12 Contents ...
Page 15: ...Part 1 Basic Operation ...
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Page 46: ...1 30 Getting Started ...
Page 63: ...RPN The Automatic Memory Stack 2 17 A Solution ...
Page 64: ...2 18 RPN The Automatic Memory Stack ...
Page 74: ...3 10 Storing Data into Variables ...
Page 180: ...12 14 Statistical Operations ...
Page 181: ...Part 2 Programming ...
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Page 246: ...15 12 Solving and Integrating Programs ...
Page 270: ...16 24 Statistics Programs ...
Page 284: ...17 14 Miscellaneous Programs and Equations ...
Page 285: ...Part 3 Appendixes and Reference ...
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Page 308: ...B 8 User Memory and the Stack ...
Page 322: ...C 14 ALG Summary ...
Page 336: ...D 14 More about Solving ...
Page 346: ...E 10 More about Integration ...
Page 352: ...F 6 Messages ...
Page 370: ...G 18 Operation Index ...
Page 382: ...Index 12 ...