Question 81999
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I keep trying this on my calculator
and i keep getting an error message. 
Can anyone help me with this.Please?
Use a calculator to approximate 
8&#8730;5+8&#8730;3  to the nearest hundredth.

Do you have a TI-83 or 84?  If so,

Press 8
Press 2nd
Press x²
Press 5
Press )
Press +
Press 8
Press 2nd
Press x²
Press 3
Press )  Your screen should now read 8<font face = "symbol">Ö</font>(5)+8<font face = "symbol">Ö</font>(3)
Press ENTER

Read 31.74495028 round to 31.74

Edwin</pre>