Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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ISBN: 9781305104174
Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter B, Problem 43E

a. What is the result of typing “ 8.1   EE   4 ”?

b. What is the result of typing “ 8.1   EE   12 ”?

c. Why do the instructions in part (b) yield an answer in scientific notation, while the instructions in part (a) yield an answer that’s not in scientific notation?

d. By using the MODE button, your calculator can be reset so that all answers will appear in scientific notation. Describe how this can be done.

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