Rpn And Alg Modes - HP 35s User Manual

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Pressing
time. Refer to
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Pressing
Keys:
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8
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or
Pressing another menu key replaces the old menu with the new one.
Keys:

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8
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RPN and ALG Modes

The calculator can be set to perform arithmetic operations in either RPN (Reverse
Polish Notation) or ALG (Algebraic) mode.
In Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) mode, the intermediate results of calculations are
stored automatically; hence, you do not have to use parentheses.
In Algebraic mode (ALG), you perform arithmetic operations using the standard
order of operations.
To select RPN mode:
9{
Press
is in RPN mode, the RPN annunciator is on.
backs out of the 2–level CLEAR or MEM menu, one level at a
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in the table on page 1–5.
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or cancels any other menu.
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() to set the calculator to RPN mode. When the calculator
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