Generic Calculator

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Introduction:

This page allows you to input any algebraic formula and calculate its value repeatedly for any combination of values.
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Definitions:

Formula: Any simple Algebraic or Arithmetical equation can be entered into this calculator.

Formulae:

There are no relevant formulae to list.

Instructions

Enter your formula / equation into the box marked Input / Formula.
Click the 'CalcResult' button below the input field.
A 'Results Area' will be displayed below.
You will be prompted to enter a numeric value for each variable/placeholder in your formula.
The full calculation, with the numeric values substituted, will be added to the 'Results Area', along with the calculated result.
To do further calculations simply change the formula in the input fields (if necessary) and click the 'CalcResult' button again. (Press the 'Clear Form' button if you want to empty both the input and output fields.)
Press the 'Clear Results' button if you wish to discard the first results, otherwise further calculations will be added into the same area.
Click the 'CalcResult' button again
Click the 'Print Results' button to display all current results in a new, printable window.

Notes:
The calculator on this page will allow you to work out equations that are small and simple, or extremely complex if necessary. There are a few limitations however:

Normal rules of precedance apply, ie multiplication and division is carried out before addition and subtraction.
You may use standard parantheses; '(' and ')' to bracket sections of your formula to ensure that each portion is evaluated in the order you expect.
Each section of the formula must be separated from its neighbours with a [space] character, even brackets and operators.

This calculator differs from the simpler version in the following ways:

Variables can consist of multiple characters
Operations are no longer limited to: * (multiplication), + (addition), - (subtraction), / (division), % (modulus). The drop-down box labeled 'Function List' automatically appends the correct code for that function to the current formula. You may change the variable that is inserted for a different letter, or make it into a compound statement if required.