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Chapter 6: Graph Tools
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Graph Tools on the TI-86
Chapter 5 describes how to use the
GRAPH
menu items
y(x)=
,
WIND
,
GRAPH
, and
FORMT
to
define and display the graph of a function in
Func
graphing mode. This chapter describes how
to use the other
GRAPH
menu items to apply preset graph screen dimensions, explore the
graph and trace specific functions, perform mathematical analyses, draw on graphs, and store
and recall graphs and drawings. You can use most graph tools in all four graphing modes.
The GRAPH Menu
6
y(x)= WIND ZOOM TRACE GRAPH
4
MATH DRAW FORMT STGDB RCGDB
4
EVAL STPIC RCPIC
ZOOM
Displays the
GRAPH ZOOM
menu; use these items to apply preset graph screen dimensions
TRACE
Activates the trace cursor; use this cursor to trace along graphs of specific functions
MATH
Displays the
GRAPH MATH
menu; use this menu to explore graphs mathematically
DRAW
Displays the
GRAPH DRAW
menu; use this menu to draw on graphs
STGDB
Displays the
Name=
prompt and
GDB
menu; use this prompt to enter a
GDB
variable
RCGDB
Displays the
Name=
prompt and
GDB
menu; use this menu to recall a
GDB
variable
EVAL
Displays the
Eval x=
prompt; use this prompt to enter an
x
value for which you want to
solve the current function
STPIC
Displays the
Name=
prompt and
PIC
menu; use this prompt to enter a
PIC
variable
RCPIC
Displays the
Name=
prompt and
PIC
menu; use this menu to recall
PIC
variable
This is the
GRAPH
menu in
Func
graphing mode. The
GRAPH
menu differs slightly
from graphing mode to
graphing mode.