Topic: Calc Tutorial

Question: How do I evaluate plain algebraic expressions? . . .

Answer: Not really that hard. Just try it out.

• Enter the calc mode: Alt-#, c.
• Use the apostrophe command: ', (100+200)*3-500 / 7, enter.
• Exit calc mode: Alt-#, c.

= Want to learn more? Read up on the (shorter) XEmacs calculator tutorial.

= What if? I write something illegal? (100++2). Revert back to our old friend: Ctrl-g. That'll escape and clear the expression, for you.

Platform: Linux
Level: Basic
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