Chapter 2: General Information; Basic Calculations; Clearing The Entry And Memories - Sharp EL-738XTBN Operation Manual

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Chapter 2
General Information

Basic Calculations

Entering numbers and arithmetic operations
• Use the number keys 0 to 9 , decimal point key . ,
and sign change key , to enter numbers into the calcula-
tor. To clear the display or entry, press s .
• Use the S key to enter a value in scientifi c notation.
• Use the arithmetic keys + - x 8 to perform the
standard arithmetic calculations of addition, subtraction, multi-
plication, and division. Press = to perform each calculation.
• Use the ( and ) keys to place parentheses around
inner parts of expressions. The closing parenthesis ) just
before = or h may be omitted.
• When you enter a series of operations in one sequence, the
calculator performs the calculation according to the priority
levels in calculation on page 81.
Example
45 + 285 ÷ 3 =
18 + 6 =
15 – 8
42
(–5) + 120 =
3
(5 10
) ÷ (4 10

Clearing the Entry and Memories

The following methods of clearing the calculator (restoring de-
fault settings) are available:
s 45 + 285 8 3 =
( 18 + 6 ) 8
( 15 - 8 =
42 x , 5 + 120 =
( 5 , )
1
*
5 S 3 8 4 S
–3
) =
, 3 =
Key operation
1
*
11
Result
14000
343
-9000
125000000

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