Use a calculator to evaluate the expression 3.4 - 4.7 . Express the answer to six decimal place accuracy.
{Note: comments made below refer to the operations of the TI 80 or above series of calculators.}
| Some such symbols are ^ or ax or yx |
What is the symbol on your calculator is used for
exponentiation? Note that the answer to this question depends on the brand of calculator you are using. |
| Show work. | Write out the expression exactly as entered into the
calculator. Note that many calculators have two - symbols. The shorter one is used to form the negative of a number whereas the llonger one is used for the operation of subtraction. |
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