Math Operations - TI BA-35 Solar Quick Reference Manual

Math Operations

0 \ (Reciprocal)—Calculates the
reciprocal of the displayed number, which is the
same as one divided by the number.
0 ] (Square)—Raises the displayed
number to the second power, which is the same
as multiplying the number by itself. The number
can be any value whose square is in the range
of the calculator.
0 k (Square Root)—Calculates the square
root of the displayed number. The displayed
number must be positive or zero; otherwise, an
error condition occurs. The result is always
positive.
0 H (Universal Power)—Raises any
positive number to any power within the range
of the calculator or calculates any root of any
positive number within the range of the
calculator.
To calculate a power:
1. Enter the number (y) that you want to raise
to a power.
2. Press 0 H.
3. Enter the power (x).
4. Press l or any key that completes the
operation.
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