Arithmetic

A system of such colossal power probably can do simple mathematics

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Note that for multiplication, there is no need for a sign.  Just use a space.

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Don't forget the space.

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You can use a * if you wish.

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This one is fun

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Mathematica does not switch to floating point, which is inherently less precise, unless you want it to.

We could do N[%], which says make the previous result floating point

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Or

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It gives

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or

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Converted by Mathematica      August 20, 2000