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Problem using Windows Calculator
I'm trying to find square root on scientific calculator; "help" sez use the "sqrt" key. I see NO such key...? what is wrong with me?
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There is no sqrt key on the scientific calculator, only on standard. You have to use the x^y operation with the second operand .5 For example, 16 [x^y].5= 4 , or use Inv x^y such as 16 Inv x^y 2 = 4
Or download Microsoft Mathematics
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=15702
That's a really nice calculator.
It is absurd to have only cubic root available but not square root. However, as a workaround, I just realized that one can always press "@" (shift + 2) key to get the sqrt applied. Similarly, "#" (shift + 3) will apply the cube. I know this post is old, but I replied anyway for those who have the same issue.
Another brilliant Microsoft innovation. A cube root key that few people use but no square root key that many people use. Any chance that I can meet the genius who came up with that idea?
There's been a square root key on the scientific calculator since Windows 7.
There is no sqrt key on the scientific calculator, only on standard. You have to use the x^y operation with the second operand .5 For example, 16 [x^y].5= 4 , or use Inv x^y such as 16 Inv x^y 2 = 4
Or download Microsoft Mathematics
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=15702
That's a really nice calculator.
Geeeesh.... Thank you. Sorta figgers I'd miss it in that fashion. That's me. Yup. Many thaniks.
