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2 5 8 5 - × + for you RPN fans =)
Actually:
2 5 8 5 - x +
10 keystrokes
I use RPN on my phone calculator for fun but it can also be annoying sometimes.
On my CASIO FX-260 Solar II calculator (super cheap, really nice and simple but also powerful) that would be:
2 + 5 ( 8 - 5 ) =
9 keystrokes
You could do
8 <enter> 5 - 5 × 2 +-> 8 keystrokes
8 5 - 5 * 2 + CR .
Im terrible at math, what is this though?
RPN or Reverse Polish Notation is a notation for calculators to be less ambiguous. The last numbers use the operator to their right, repeat. So no need for parenthesis or PEMDAS.
This might actually help me thank you!
Reverse Polish Notation
This might actually help me thank you!
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