The square root symbol isn’t a basic mathematical operator, which is why it isn’t on your keyboard, regardless of whether you’re using a Windows machine or a Mac. However, both of these operating systems make typing square root convenient and uncomplicated. In this post, we discuss the various ways you can type square root on …
Numbers can sometimes be too large or too small to be expressed normally. If you’re working on a problem involving the weight of the earth or the size of an atom, writing down or entering several zeroes in a calculator is inconvenient at best. Writing scientific notation is one of the easiest ways of expressing …
Electronic calculators have been around for centuries, and they’ve gotten progressively better. However, the first scientific calculator was invented and released to the masses only decades ago, in 1968. These devices are now a common sight in classrooms globally – but what exactly are they? Furthermore, how are they different from basic calculators? I’ve outlined …