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Solving a system of equations by graphing on a graphing
 calculator




Press y=
Type in equations
(note: they must be
written in y= format)
Press graph and verify
that the intersection can
be seen. 
If you can't see it, "zoom out"
or
adjust "window" settings.
Press 2nd, then Trace,
then select "intersection"
It will ask three questions, press "enter" each time.




The first two questions concern which graphs you want it to look at. The 3rd question wants you
to put the cursor close to the intersection. Seems silly right now, but imagine curvy graphs that
intersect in more than one place like this:                     You can imagine the difficulty.
And you're done!
The intersection values
are displayed. Look at
your question to decide
if you need the x value,
the y-value, or both.
Using the table is also
handy. Press 2nd, then
graph to view it. Scroll
up or down until you see
the y-columns match.

If the intersection has an x value that is a decimal, it won't appear in the table unless
you adjust table settings.

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Systems by graphing calculator slides

  • 1. Solving a system of equations by graphing on a graphing calculator Press y= Type in equations (note: they must be written in y= format)
  • 2. Press graph and verify that the intersection can be seen. 
If you can't see it, "zoom out" or adjust "window" settings.
  • 3. Press 2nd, then Trace, then select "intersection"
  • 4. It will ask three questions, press "enter" each time. The first two questions concern which graphs you want it to look at. The 3rd question wants you to put the cursor close to the intersection. Seems silly right now, but imagine curvy graphs that intersect in more than one place like this: You can imagine the difficulty.
  • 5. And you're done! The intersection values are displayed. Look at your question to decide if you need the x value, the y-value, or both.
  • 6. Using the table is also handy. Press 2nd, then graph to view it. Scroll up or down until you see the y-columns match. If the intersection has an x value that is a decimal, it won't appear in the table unless you adjust table settings.