A Common Mistake: Incorrect use of the subtraction key and negative number key

  • The subtraction key (circled in red) and the negative number key (circled in green) have different meanings!

  • In this case, the negative symbol should have been used in front of the 7.3 rather than the subtraction symbol.

    • The screen to the right shows the correct entry on top and the entry containing the mistake below it.

    • The next screen shows you how to correct formulas.