Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byArlene Berry Modified over 9 years ago
1
Solving Equations by Graphing - Intersection Method Let Y1 = left hand side of the equation. Let Y2 = right hand side of the equation. Example Solve the equation: Find a suitable graph window that shows where the two graphs intersect. In this case ZOOM|ZStandard is sufficient.
2
The graph of the two curves is shown in the window. Slide 2 Solving Equations by Graphing - Intersection Method Example Solve the equation: We now want to find the two intersection points. It is at these two points where for a given x-value, Y1=Y2. This is the x-value for which the two sides of the equation are equal.
3
Use CALC|intersect to find the points of intersection. Slide 3 Example Solve the equation: Solving Equations by Graphing - Intersection Method The point on the left is approximately (- 0.24, 0.76). The point on the right is approximately (4.24, 5.24)
4
Approximate solutions to the equation are x = - 0.24, 4.24. Slide 4 Solving Equations by Graphing - Intersection Method To confirm that these are correct solutions, use TABLE. TBLSET, Ask TABLE Enter the two x-values in the x-column and notice that the values in the Y1, Y2 columns are approximately the same, as they should be.
5
Return to Table of Contents
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.