Graphing Calculator: Finding Maximum and Minimum Points

What is the primary purpose of using the TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator in this tutorial?

• To perform basic arithmetic operations

• To solve algebraic equations

• To calculate derivatives

• To find maximum or minimum points of a function

Which button should you press first to start graphing a function on the calculator?

• Trace

• Y=

• Zoom

• Calc

What should you do if the graph of the parabola is not visible on the screen?

• Change the batteries

• Use the zoom function to set a standard view

• Adjust the brightness

• Restart the calculator

Which menu option should you select to find the minimum point of a parabola?

• Option 3

• Option 2

• Option 4

• Option 1

What is the minimum point of the parabola F(x) = x^2 - 2x + 3?

• (2, 1)

• (3, 0)

• (1, 2)

• (0, 3)

When finding the minimum point, what does the calculator ask for after setting the left and right bounds?

• The slope

• A guess

• The integral

• The derivative

What is the first step to graph a new function after clearing the previous one?

• Enter the new function in the Y= menu

• Turn off the calculator

• Press the 'Graph' button

• Adjust the window settings

Which option should you select to find the maximum point of a function?

• Option 4

• Option 3

• Option 1

• Option 2

What is the maximum point of the function -3x^2 - 18x + 23?

• (-3, 4)

• (3, -4)

• (0, 23)

• (4, -3)

What is the key takeaway from using the calc menu to find points on a graph?

• It requires manual calculation

• It is not reliable

• It is only useful for linear functions

• It simplifies finding maximum and minimum points