This document provides instructions for exploring the slope-intercept form of a line using sliders on a TI-Nspire graphing calculator. It describes how to create a graph window and two sliders labeled m and b, then input the generic equation y=mx+b and manipulate the sliders to adjust the slope and y-intercept and observe the resulting changes to the line on the graph. The sliders can be moved to set m from -10 to 10 and b from -10 to 10, allowing interactive exploration of different slope-intercept equations.

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TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorials
Exploring the Slope-Intercept Form Using Sliders
Summary of Keystrokes
Create a graph window and two sliders:
1
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.)
(Change settings: v1 to m with a 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.)
Input generic equation and manipulate sliders:
(Press e several times to get to the function entry area.