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The order of the values is very important when you are subtracting or
dividing values. If you enter values for these types of calculations in
the wrong order, an incorrect value results.
In subtraction, always enter the original value first and then the value
you want to subtract. For example, for 6 – 2, you would enter
6
2
–
In division, enter the number you want to divide first, then the number
you want to divide by. For example, for 6/2, you enter
6
2
/
Note: You may want to write the equation in longhand, complete with
brackets to identify calculations that need to be completed first.
Brackets are not required for any RPN equation. This method helps to
define the order in which the values and operators need to be entered
before you enter them in the Calculation field.
A simple example
The following example shows how to compute (2+3)*4 in Reverse Polish
Notation.
Note: In the examples, a
already been used in each step of the equation. This signifies which
operators have been used.
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has been placed beside the operators that have
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