Scientific calculator in new quizzes - some buttons are gray and don't function)

[DianaWoodward]

 

Scientific calculator in new quizzes - some buttons such as x^2 and x^y are gray and don't function (see attached image).. does anyone know how to get these buttons to work?

 

 

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@DianaWoodward ...

You have to first type a number in the calculator.  For example, if you want to figure out what 245² is, you need to type 245 in the calculator, then press the x² button.  Then, press the = button.  If you want to figure out what 35⁴ is, then you need to enter 35, then press x^y, then press 4, then press =.

I hope this helps.

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

@DianaWoodward ...

You have to first type a number in the calculator.  For example, if you want to figure out what 245² is, you need to type 245 in the calculator, then press the x² button.  Then, press the = button.  If you want to figure out what 35⁴ is, then you need to enter 35, then press x^y, then press 4, then press =.

I hope this helps.

[DianaWoodward · Accepted solution]

Super helpful! Thank you!