Chapter 2: Linear Equations Name
Section 1: Using Graphs & Tables Date
Topics in Algebra 1 © 2001 Texas Instruments Student Worksheet 2-5
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on Your TI
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83 Plus or TI
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(continued)
Solution Search:
Write the solution and explain how you found the solution using graphs and
tables for each of the problems below.
For each problem:
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Before you start, estimate the solution so you have an idea of where the solution is located.
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Search for the solution of the equation on the calculator using graphs and table.
Note
: See
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4:
Creating a Table
for additional help with the calculator.
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Remember to change your viewing window or your table setting to do your search.
Note
: See
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5
: Adjusting the Viewing Window
for additional help with the calculator.
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Explain how you found the solution.
Calculator Fact:
The calculator only uses the variables
X
and
Y
for graphs and tables. If an equation uses letters other than
X
, you will
have to enter the letter for the unknown variable as
X
in the calculator in order to make the graphs and tables for your solution search.
1. p + 3 = 1
2. 3x
−
2 = 1.6
3.
1
2
x +
5
8
=
7
8
4. 4 + 0.5C = 7
Calculator Hint
: Use
ZStandard
to change the graph window so that:
M
10
X
10 and
M
10
Y
10.