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RPN vs. Algebraic Entry vs. CAS (WAS: Problem calculating with pie.)

2009-06-01 by Daniel Stripes

On Sun, 2009-05-31 at 21:15 +0000, rickwendel763242 wrote:

> It works fine for me. I use RPN whenever possible. I don't want CAS on the calculator at all. I constantly have to remember which commands only use CAS.

Do not confuse Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) and Algebraic modes of
entry and notation with the Computer Algebra System (CAS) that
facilitates symbolic mathematics. Although I would not miss algebraic
entry mode if it were not present on my 49g/49g+/50g, their utility
would definitely be crippled without a CAS.

Anyone who knows better or can state this more clearly is welcome to
step in and correct, expound on, and/or clarify what I'm trying to say
here. There are many much more expert on this topic than myself.

Regards,
Daniel

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