Using parentheses, Absolute value function – HP 50g Graphing Calculator User Manual

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Alternatively, in RPN mode, you can separate the operands with a space (#)
before pressing the operator key. Examples:

3.7#5.2 +

6.3#8.5 -

4.2#2.5 *

2.3#4.5 /

Using parentheses

Parentheses can be used to group operations, as well as to enclose arguments
of functions. The parentheses are available through the keystroke combination
„Ü

. Parentheses are always entered in pairs. For example, to calculate

(5+3.2)/(7-2.2):

In ALG mode:

„Ь5+3.2™/„Ь7-2.2`

In RPN mode, you do not need the parenthesis, calculation is done directly on
the stack:

5`3.2+7`2.2-/

In RPN mode, typing the expression between quotes will allow you to enter the
expression like in algebraic mode:

³„Ь5+3.2™/

„Ь7-2.2`μ

For both, ALG and RPN modes, using the Equation Writer:

‚O5+3.2™/7-2.2

The expression can be evaluated within the Equation writer, by using:

————

@EVAL@ or, ‚—@EVAL@

Absolute value function

The absolute value function, ABS, is available through the keystroke
combination: „Ê. When calculating in the stack in ALG mode, enter the
function before the argument, e.g., „Ê \2.32`

In RPN mode, enter the number first, then the function, e.g.,

2.32\„К

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