Texas Instruments TI-86 - Manual (Page 86)

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Chapter 5: Function Graphing
05FUNC.DOC TI-86, Chap 5, US English Bob Fedorisko Revised: 02/13/01 2:22 PM Printed: 02/13/01 3:01 PM Page 74 of 14
Defining a Graph
This chapter describes the process for graphing functions in Func graphing mode, but the
process is similar for each TI -86 graphing mode. Chapters 8, 9, and 10 describe the unique
aspects of polar, parametric, and differential equation graphing modes. Chapter 6 describes
various graphing tools, many of which you can use in all graphing modes.
ᕡ Set the graphing mode (page 74).
ᕢ Define, edit, or select one or more functions in the equation editor (pages 76 and 77).
ᕣ Select the graph style for each function (page 79).
ᕤ Deselect stat plots, if necessary (page 81).
ᕥ Set the viewing window variables (page 81).
ᕦ Select the graph format settings (page 83).
Setting the Graph Mode
To display the mode screen, press - m. All default mode
settings, including
Func graphing mode, are highlighted in the
picture to the right. The graphing modes are on the fifth line.
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Func (function graphing)
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Pol (polar graphing; Chapter 8)
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Param (parametric graphing; Chapter 9)
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DifEq (differential equation graphing; Chapter 10)
Some of these steps are not
necessary every time you
define a graph.