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Basic Math & Calculator Use Guide

This document discusses basic mathematical calculations and the use of calculators. It introduces common mathematical symbols like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It explains how to perform calculations manually and using a calculator. The keys and display of a basic calculator are described, including number keys, operation keys like + and -, and display screen. An example calculation of adding 3 + 1 is shown step-by-step to demonstrate entering numbers and operators in the proper sequence to get the correct result.

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Basic Math & Calculator Use Guide

This document discusses basic mathematical calculations and the use of calculators. It introduces common mathematical symbols like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It explains how to perform calculations manually and using a calculator. The keys and display of a basic calculator are described, including number keys, operation keys like + and -, and display screen. An example calculation of adding 3 + 1 is shown step-by-step to demonstrate entering numbers and operators in the proper sequence to get the correct result.

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IWCF UK Branch Distance Learning Programme DRILLING CALCULATIONS

Section 3:

Basic Mathematical Calculations and


the use of the Calculator

In order to use numbers at work we must also understand what the various mathematical
symbols mean and how to use them. This section discusses these symbols and describes how
they are used both with a calculator and manually.

Objectives
x To introduce the basic mathematical symbols and explain their use.
x To discuss the use of calculators.
x To explain the basic mathematical operations of;
-

addition;
subtraction;
multiplication
division;
both manually and using a calculator.

3.1 The Calculator


Rounding and estimating are very useful tools to be able to use but most of the time we need
to be more accurate, for example when dealing with money.
A calculator is useful for more exact calculations. There are many types and makes of
calculator and you should refer to the instructions that came with your calculator when
working through the following examples.
There are however a number of basic features which apply to all calculators; these include a
display area and a range of keys.

Display

Keys

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The main keys are:


ON
C

The on/off key. Your calculator may not have this key if it is solar powered.
These are clear keys which clear the display either the last item entered or
the entire calculation

CE

The digits

0
Decimal place

.
+
=

y The operation keys

The equals key

To perform calculations on your calculator you have to enter the data in the correct sequence.

Example
Add 3 and 1 together
This is written as

3+1

or

1+3

The sequence of keys to press on your calculator would be:

Always working from the left hand side first.


The display would show:
4

You can draw a breakdown of any calculation into a key sequence no matter how
complicated.

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