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Why does -2^2 compute to -4 on my HP Prime?
02-08-2024, 05:53 PM
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RE: Why does -2^2 compute to -4 on my HP Prime?
1) What is the result of the expression 0-2^2?
Answer: -4 (nobody doubts that).

Now we will remove the zero, because, as you know, it is completely useless there:
2) What is the result of the expression -2^2?
Expecting a positive result is somewhat contrary to point 1).

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RE: Why does -2^2 compute to -4 on my HP Prime? - chromos - 02-08-2024 05:53 PM



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