This document provides instructions for exploring exponential functions using sliders on the TI-Nspire calculator. It describes how to create two sliders labeled a and b, change their settings to control variables in the range of -10 to 10, input the exponential function f(x)=a*b^x, and manipulate the sliders to explore the effect of varying a and b on the graph of the exponential function.

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TI‐Nspire Mini‐Tutorials
Exploring Exponential Functions Using Sliders
Summary of Keystrokes
Create two sliders:
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b1A (Repeat.)
(Move 1 slider: Use `¡¢¤ to hover over slider till you see ÷ . Hold
a till you see { `¡¢¤ . Use to move the slider d .)
Change the settings on the sliders:
(Use `¡¢¤ to hover over slider.) a/b1
(Change settings: v1 to a with range from -10 to 10; v2 to b with a range
from -10 to 10. Use the e to move from one field to another. Press
k to access special symbols. Press · to complete changes.
Move each slider using `¡¢¤
Input the generic function and manipulate the sliders:
Press e several times to get to the f1 input area.
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