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Chapter 4: Basic Graphing Features — Basic Keyboard

4 Maximum

Finds the maximum of the given graph, and places the

flashing cursor at that position.

Note:

If the given graph has

no maximum value,

an error message will

be displayed.

5 X_Incpt

Finds an X-intercept (a crossing point of the graph on

the X-axis) of the given graph, and places the flashing

cursor at that position. If there is more than one X-

intercept, the next X-intercept can be found by select-

ing the tool again.

Note:

If the graph has no X-

intercept, an error

message will be

displayed.

6 Y_Incpt

Finds an Y-intercept of the given graph, and places the

flashing cursor at that position.

Note:

If the graph has no Y-

intercept, an error

message will be

displayed.

Note:

The result may be different when the ZOOM function is

used.

d:

There is an extensive set of features under this menu item that

enhance the graphing capabilities of the calculator. Only the

shading function will be covered here; refer to Chapter 6 “Ad-

vanced Graphing Features — Advanced Keyboard” in this manual

for more information.

To access the DRAW menu, press

@ d.

An inequation can be expressed with the calculator’s graphing

capability. Here’s how:

1. Set up a simple graph within the Graph Equation window.

Enter “X

2

” for Y1, for example.

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