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Example: Converting Between Feet and Meters. Part 1: Write
an equation that converts between feet and meters.
Since:
Number of inches = Number of feet X 12
Number of centimeters = Number of meters X 100
The equation is:
INCMx188)>=Fx12
Part 2: Convert 22 feet to meters.
Keys:
Display:
Description:
B(EQUATIONS)
If necessary, press [¥] until the HP-22S displays TYPE NEW E@N.
Type the equation* and press [INPUT]. Then:
B(SoLVvE] {m}
F 2value
Selects M, prompts for
feet.
22
M=6.70856
Calculates meters.
Part 3: Convert 0.2 kilometers to feet.
B(soLve] {F}
M?6.7056
Selects F, prompts for
meters.
.2 [x] 1000
M=200.0000
Calculates, stores M.
F=656.1680
Calculates feet.
* The keystrokes for typing the equation are: S[UNITS] {L} {2IN}
M([x] 100 D] (=]
F[x] 12
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6: Evaluating and Solving Equations
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