How to Use Graphic Calculators

Graphing with a calculator saves you a lot of time and work. Not only can the calculator solve equations, it can also create a graph in seconds. Here's how to use the graphing calculator with ease, for homework or during a test.

Instructions

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      Press the "Y=" key at the top of the calculator. This brings up a screen to enter formulas.

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      Enter one formula onto each line. You can use an equation or a simple number such as Y= 5.

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      Press the "Graph" button when you are finished entering equations. A graph should appear on the screen, showing the equation(s) you entered.

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      Press the "Windows" key if you need to adjust how big or small the graph is. You can change the X and Y windows and determine the space between each line on the graph. Typically, a standard graph will show ranges from -10 to 10 on the X and Y axes.

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      Press "Graph" to see your graph. Change the window settings until you can see the graph properly.

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      Press "Zoom" to see a certain point on the graph up close. A list of options will appear, telling you which parts of the graph you can zoom in. Press the number of the choice you want.

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      Press the "Trace" key to bring up a flashing cursor on the screen. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. Where the cursor touches a line on the graph, it will tell you the (X,Y) coordinates for that point.

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