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Using a Calculator to Solve an Equation. Calculator Function: Finding an Intersection of Two Curves. To find the coordinates of the intersection(s) of two curves: Press 2 nd and TRACE (CALC) Select 5:interesect
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Calculator Function: Finding an Intersection of Two Curves To find the coordinates of the intersection(s) of two curves: • Press 2nd and TRACE (CALC) • Select 5:interesect • When each direction is satisfied, hit ENTER
Calculator & Solving Equations Method 1: Enter – Calculator Function – Intersection Left Side Right Side There are two intersections, so there are two solutions. CALC: intersect You are trying to solve for x, so we can ignore the y-values. OR x-coordinates!