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One of Google's many features is the calculator. It can solve more complex mathematical functions as well as basic mathematical equations.

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  1. 1
    Go to Google
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    In the search box, type your problem. ex. 10*5(3-sqrt(25)) which is 10 times 5 times 3 minus the square root of 25.
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    Google will do the rest.
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    Google's calculator can also convert between a remarkable number of units. You can do compound operations, too. Try typing in one of the following:
    • 3 tablespoons in teaspoons
    • 12 mph in furlongs/fortnight
    • 16C in F
    • 7N/16m^2 in Pa
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  • Easter eggs:
    • Typing "the answer to life, the universe and everything" also invokes [1] Google's calculator. [the answer is 42, as found out by Deep Thought, the 2nd biggest supercomputer in the galaxy. (from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)]
    • Typing "number of horns on a unicorn":[2]
  • Common symbols used by the calculator are:
    • Add: +
    • Subtract: -
    • Multiply: *
    • Divide: /
    • Exponent (raise to the power of): ^
    • Square root: sqrt(number)
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Categories: Calculators | Google Applications

Recent edits by: Emma, Monica, Dusty

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