How to Use a Calculator As a Counter
Decide the seed and increment of your series., Clear the data and operation in memory., Put the seed number on the calculator. ,Press the addition button (+) , Enter the increment number using the keypad. , Press the "=" button to get the next...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide the seed and increment of your series.
The seed is the number from which to begin counting The increment is the amount to increment in each step/item of the series. , In most calculators this is done by a "C"
"CA" or "CE" button.
However, turning the calculator off then back on is a more guaranteed method in most calculators.
If not sure, do them all! ,,,, Keep pressing the "=" button for more results.
In some calculators, the "=" must be followed by an "Ans" (short for "Answer") key.
In which case you should try pressing the "Ans" key repetitively. -
Step 2: Clear the data and operation in memory.
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Step 3: Put the seed number on the calculator.
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Step 4: Press the addition button (+)
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Step 5: Enter the increment number using the keypad.
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Step 6: Press the "=" button to get the next result in the series.
Detailed Guide
The seed is the number from which to begin counting The increment is the amount to increment in each step/item of the series. , In most calculators this is done by a "C"
"CA" or "CE" button.
However, turning the calculator off then back on is a more guaranteed method in most calculators.
If not sure, do them all! ,,,, Keep pressing the "=" button for more results.
In some calculators, the "=" must be followed by an "Ans" (short for "Answer") key.
In which case you should try pressing the "Ans" key repetitively.
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