Use any standard linear notation for multiplication and division.
With the insertion point in the product (or quotient) choose Evaluate
82×37 = 3034 4pt
936
-14
= -13104 4pt
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=
4pt
82÷37 =4pt
36/14 =4pt
= -
6pt
8513 + 5
-27
16 - 3
= 1179
Important Except that it be mathematically correct, there are no rules about the form for entering a mathematical expression.
For example, the expressions
Exception One of the few exceptions to the claim of ``no rules'' is the following. The ``vertical'' notation such as
24 |
235 |
used when doing arithmetic by hand is not generally recognized in Scientific Notebook. Write sums and differences of numbers in ``linear'' notation, such as 24 + 15 and 235 - 47 and 364/2 oror ÷2.