Graph functions, Defc, V (v+b) ( v -c)w – Casio fx-9860G SD User Manual

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GRAPH FUNCTIONS

The graphing capabilities of this calculator makes it possible to draw complex graphs
using either rectangular coordinates (horizontal axis: x ; vertical axis: y) or polar
coordinates (angle:

θ ; distance from origin: r).

All of the following graphing examples are performed starting from the calculator setup
in effect immediately following a reset operation.

Example 1: To graph Y = X(X + 1)(X – 2)

1. Press

m

.

2. Use

defc

to highlight

GRAPH, and then press

w

.

3. Input the formula.

v (v+b)

(

v -c)w

4. Press

6

(DRAW) or

w

to draw the graph.

Example 2: To determine the roots of Y = X(X + 1)(X – 2)

1. Press

!5

(G-SLV).

6

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