The Power Function - HP 12c User Manual

The Power Function

Pressing q calculates a power of a number — that is, y
function +, q requires two numbers:
1. Key in the base number (which is designated by the y on the key).
2. Press \ to separate the second number (the exponent) from the first (the
base).
3. Key in the exponent (which is designated by the x on the key).
4. Press q to calculate the power.
To Calculate
1.4
2
–1.4
2
3
(–2)
3
1/3
or 2
2
File name: hp 12c_user's guide_English_HDPMBF12E44
Printered Date: 2005/7/29
Section 7: Mathematics and Number-Alteration Functions
Keystrokes
2\1.4q
2\1.4Þq
2Þ\3q
2\3yq
x
. Like the arithmetic
Display
2.64
0.38
–8.00
1.26
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Dimension: 14.8 cm x 21 cm
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