Creating Variables in Calculator

When creating a variable, use the following conventions. As alternatives to using → (store), you can use ":=" or the Define command. All of the following statements are equivalent.

5+83→num

num:= 5+83

Define num=5+83

To Create a Variable in the Calculator Application

1.

Tap the Calculator entry line to show the keyboard.

2.

Touch and hold to show the alternate functions, and then slide to the desired function.

3.

Enter the value for the variable (a number, text, mathematical expression, or function).

4.

Tap ENTER.

Note: Use the right, left, up, and down arrows to move the cursor within the expression or function. Make sure the cursor is positioned correctly in the entry line before tapping ENTER to create the variable.

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