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key in   To press keys or enter information into a calculator.

key sequence A set of instructions for what to key in on a calculator. When writing out a key sequence, operations and symbols like parentheses are typically drawn in rectangles indicating what hey to press.
EX:
One key sequence for the expression would be
Remember the key sequence depends upon the brand of the calculator.
*Remember each calculator company uses their own special keys to perform operations. Be sure to learn how your calculator works before you throw away the owner's manual.

kilo A prefix meaning 1000.

kite A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent congruent sides.
The ends of a kite are formed where the pairs of adjacent congruent sides meet.


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