HP 33S User Manual

C–2 ALG: Summary
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Printed Date : 2004/1/30 Size : 13.7 x 21.2 cm
Doing Two–number Arithmetic in ALG
This discussion of arithmetic using ALG replaces the following parts that are
affected by ALG mode. One-number functions (such as
?
) work the same in ALG
and RPN modes.
Two–number arithmetic operations are affected by ALG mode:

Simple arithmetic

Power functions (
)
,
'
)

Percentage calculations (
m
or
º p
)

Permutations and Combinations (
¹ x
,
¹ {
)

Quotient and Remainder of Division (
¹ b
,
º `
)
Simple Arithmetic
Here are some examples of simple arithmetic.
In ALG mode, you enter the first number, press the operator (
Ù
,
Ã
,
¸
,
¯
),
enter the second number, and finally press the
Ï
key.
To Calculate: Press: Display:
12
＋
3 12
Ù
3
Ï


12 – 3 12
Ã
3
Ï


12
×
3 12
¸
3
Ï


12
÷
3 12
¯
3
Ï


Power Functions
In ALG mode, to calculate a number y raised to a power x, key in y
)
x, then
press
Ï
.

HP 33S Specifications

General

Type	Scientific
Form factor	Pocket
Product color	Silver
Digits	10 digits
Display number of lines	2 lines
Keyboard type	Alphanumeric
Menus and prompts	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	157 x 16 x 81 mm