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| author | Perberos <[email protected]> | 2011-11-08 13:50:37 -0300 |
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| committer | Perberos <[email protected]> | 2011-11-08 13:50:37 -0300 |
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diff --git a/help/C/equation.page b/help/C/equation.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..725789e --- /dev/null +++ b/help/C/equation.page @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/" + type="guide" + id="equation"> + + <info> + <!-- Place this at the start of the section --> + <title type="sort">0</title> + <link type="guide" xref="index#equation"/> + </info> + + <title>Basic Equations</title> + + <p> + Equations are entered in standard mathematical form. + For example to add 7 and 2 enter the following: + </p> + <example> + <p> + 7+2 + </p> + </example> + <p> + To solve, press the <gui>=</gui> button with your mouse or the <key>Enter</key> key on your keyboard. + </p> + <p> + Calculations are performed in mathematical order - multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction. + The following equation solves to 1 (3×2 = 6, 7−6 = 1). + </p> + <example> + <p> + 7−3×2 + </p> + </example> + <p> + To change the order of calculation use parenthesis. + The following equation solves to 8 (7−3 = 4, 4×2 = 8). + </p> + <example> + <p> + (7−3)×2 + </p> + </example> + <p> + To clear the display press the <gui>Clr</gui> button or <key>Escape</key>. + </p> +</page> |