Algebraic Mode - HP 17bII+ Quick Start Manual

Table 1-2
Keys
P
Keys used to rearrange the RPN stack:
• Pressing the
X-and Y-registers
• Pressing the
stack, where each number in the registers is copied into
the register below, and the number formerly in the X-
register is copied into the T-register
• Pressing
the previous operation back into the displayed X-register.
(page 273)

Algebraic Mode

To perform the same example in Table 1-2 in Algebraic mode, use parenthe-
ses to set the order of operation, and key in the expression as it is written,
from left to right. Press
braic. The message, ALGEBRAIC MODE, confirms your choice. Press:
J3U4KPJ5U6K
Note the expression displays on screen in the order in which it is keyed. See
Display/Description
Finishes the operation and displays the results. Stores
77 in the X-register.
gf
keys exchanges the numbers in the
(page 269)
ge
keys performs a roll down of the
gk
recalls the number displayed before
.
gZA
ALG to set the operating mode to Alge-
.
(page 269)
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