This document provides instructions for exploring graphs of logarithmic functions using sliders on a TI-Nspire calculator. It describes how to create a graph window and three sliders, then customize the sliders to manipulate variables a, b, and c in the logarithmic function log(a*x+b)+c. Users can then manipulate the sliders to explore how changing the variables affects the graph of the function.

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TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorials
Exploring Graphs of Logarithmic Functions Using Sliders
Summary of Keystrokes
Create a graph window and three sliders:
1
b1A (Repeat twice.)
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(Move 2 sliders: 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.)
(Change settings: v1 to a with a range from -10 to 10; v2 to b with a range
from -10 to 10; and v3 to c with a range from -10 to 10. Use the e to
move from one field to another. Press · to complete changes.)
Input generic equation and manipulate sliders:
e
(Press several times to get to the function entry area.)
Ark (Find the log() function and press · .)