HP-35’s x^y Why?

[rprosperi]

(10-31-2021 09:39 PM)Steve Simpkin Wrote:  

(10-31-2021 08:18 PM)rprosperi Wrote:  Interesting, I don't think I've ever seen the predefined function X^(1/Y) before, never-mind have it right on the keyboard. Thx for sharing the photo.

No problem, Bob Here are some other Casio models that had that key as well.

So, it seems to be a Casio-unique thing I guess? While the math of the operation is obviously of use for a variety of things, it seems an odd choice to allocate and commit to a permanently assigned key.

Didn't seem to catch on though... Odd.