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Where is the "power of" symbol on a Google calculator?

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To the left of the 0 button (or when you are typing the equation in, use the ^ key (shift 6)).

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How do I make a number an exponent?

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Use the ^ symbol. This symbol is made by pressing shift and 6. The exponent (little number) should go directly to the left of the triangle.

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How do I make a number negative on Google calculator?

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Select the parentheses/bracket that looks like this: ( and press the - symbol. Close the number with ).

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Where is the decimal point on the Google Calculator?

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Just click the period below the 2 button on the Google Calculator.

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How do I make an exponent at the end of my equation?

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Use the 'x to the power of y' button. You can also use this icon: ^

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What do I need for repeating decimals?

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The only time you will see repeating decimals is when you compute an equation that results in a repeating decimal, and Google Calculator usually turns the repeating decimal into a terminating decimal to save time.

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How do I type fractions on the Google calculator?

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Using the backward slash (/) to perform division.

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How do I input fractions into the Google calculator?

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Press the the slash button on your keyboard to do division and convert the fraction to its decimal equivalent.

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How do I delete a previous calculation with the Google calculator?

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There should be a CE button on the top left of the calculator; you can do it from there.

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How do I square a number on the Google Calculator?

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Type in the base number, then press the x^y button (to the left of the number 0), and enter 2.

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Can I use a variable in the Google Calculator?

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You cannot use a variable in the Google Calculator, but you can type an equation or expression with variables into Google Search, and it will solve or simplify it for you.

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How do I input variables like 'y' on the calculator?

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You cannot input variables on the calculator. However, Google can simplify expressions or solve equations involving variables for you, such as simplifying 2y + 4y or solving 2y + 4 = 12.

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How do you write a variable on the google calculator?

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You can't. Google Calculator does not let you do that.

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How do I put a variable in the calculator?

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Google Calculator doesn't support variables, but if you type in something like 6x = 12, Google will solve the equation for you.

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How to square a number on the calculator?

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Press the number you want to square, then click the x^y, then click 2 then x^y again (or equals depending on your calculator) and you'll be given your answer. (If you want to square a negative number, you will have to put it in parentheses.)

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How to I type a square root?

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It will have a some kind of radical sign. It is shaped like the long division symbol.

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How do I enter a variable on Google Calculator?

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It's not possible, unfortunately. You have to do problems involving variables without Google Calculator.

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How do I use the Google calculator for double negative signs like 1 - -3?

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You first type the 1- then when wanting to type -3 instead type it like this if you can (-3) so it would be like this: 1-(-3).

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How do I square a number with the Google calculator?

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Look for the square root button, then type in what number you want as a square root.

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