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5 (G-Solv)
1 (CNTR)
(Calculates the center.)
5 (G-Solv)
2 (RADS)
(Calculates the radius.)
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uTo calculate the x- and y-intercepts [G-Solv]-[X-IN]/[Y-IN]
Example To determine the x- and y-intercepts for the hyperbola
(X – 1)
2
(Y – 1)
2
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2
2
2
2
Use the following View Window parameters.
Xmin = –6.3 Ymin = –3.1
Xmax = 6.3 Ymax = 3.1
Xscale = 1 Yscale = 1
5 (G-Solv)
2 (X-IN)
(Calculates the x-intercept.)
5 (G-Solv)
3 (Y-IN)
(Calculates the y-intercept.)
•Press e to calculate the second set of x-/y-intercepts. Pressing d returns to
the first set of intercepts.
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