Google math tricks

JDtech · 07-29-2010, 08:52 AM

Not many people know that the Google search field is a veritable math genius. In fact, if you simply type a math equation in the search box, you'll get nothing but the (correct) answer in return. Try it with a simple math problem first. Type 5 * 7, click Search, and Google shows you the result: 5 * 7 = 35.

Math lovers can take the Google search field to the next level, too, with complex problems such as 5*9+(sqrt 10)^3. The answer, 76.6227766, is returned in the blink of an eye.

Simpler conversions--such as for currency and temperature--are a cinch for Google, too. Need to find out how many dollars you can get for a certain number of euros? Easy. Just type, for instance, "400 euros in dollars," and you'll have the answer even before you can finish typing "dollars," thanks to Google's Auto Suggestion feature. Similarly, if you want to get a quick conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade, just type, for instance, "98 f to c." Again, you'll get the answer before you can finish typing.

For a full guide to the signs and symbols that you can use with Google to perform mathematical calculations, see the Google Guide.

pixelchix · 07-29-2010, 09:59 AM

You are certainly full of information. How does your head keep it all straight??

You are definately an asset to us all!!

JDtech · 07-30-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pixelchix

You are certainly full of information. How does your head keep it all straight??

You are definately an asset to us all!!

Thanks. I live "the life digital," so it's all in a day's work.

Bodryn · 07-31-2010, 12:27 AM

One caveat: I have often checked the US vs. Canadian dollar. And different sources can give slightly different answers.

It's like the guy who said he bought a watch so he would always know what time it was. Then he bought a second watch. Now he's never sure.

07-29-2010, 08:52 AM	#1
JDtech Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 308 Blog Entries: 1	Google math tricks Not many people know that the Google search field is a veritable math genius. In fact, if you simply type a math equation in the search box, you'll get nothing but the (correct) answer in return. Try it with a simple math problem first. Type 5 * 7, click Search, and Google shows you the result: 5 * 7 = 35. Math lovers can take the Google search field to the next level, too, with complex problems such as 5*9+(sqrt 10)^3. The answer, 76.6227766, is returned in the blink of an eye. Simpler conversions--such as for currency and temperature--are a cinch for Google, too. Need to find out how many dollars you can get for a certain number of euros? Easy. Just type, for instance, "400 euros in dollars," and you'll have the answer even before you can finish typing "dollars," thanks to Google's Auto Suggestion feature. Similarly, if you want to get a quick conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade, just type, for instance, "98 f to c." Again, you'll get the answer before you can finish typing. For a full guide to the signs and symbols that you can use with Google to perform mathematical calculations, see the Google Guide. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on Tech Today Online, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more. __________________ Follow me on Twitter \| My Tech Blog

07-31-2010, 12:27 AM	#4
Bodryn Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minnesota; Manitoba Posts: 90	One caveat: I have often checked the US vs. Canadian dollar. And different sources can give slightly different answers. It's like the guy who said he bought a watch so he would always know what time it was. Then he bought a second watch. Now he's never sure. __________________ Bodryn ======== "Where are we going? And why are we in this handbasket?"

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pixelchix Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ND Posts: 9	You are certainly full of information. How does your head keep it all straight?? You are definately an asset to us all!!