Texas Instruments TI-83-Plus Guide Book

Chapter 3: Linear Functions Name
Section 2: Slope Using Coordinates Date
Topics in Algebra 1 © 2001 Texas Instruments Student Worksheet 3-13
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on Your TI
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83 Plus or TI-73
(continued)
Additional Problems
1. Calculate the same problem,
m
=
6
N
4
2
N
7
, on the calculator from the Home screen, using the
following keystrokes:
6
T
4
F
2
T
7
b
Did you get the same answer? If not, why not? Which answer is correct?
2. Find the slope of the line containing the given points using the calculator. Who can do these
problems faster, the calculator or you? You can also pair with another student and challenge
each other to see who is faster at the calculations. Write your calculations and answers.
a. (3,
M
4) and (
M
2,8)
b. (
M
12,17) and (5,
M
6)
c. (36,6) and (
M
25,6)
d. (1.36,2.54) and (1.36,5.72)

Texas Instruments TI-83-Plus Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Display Resolution	96 x 64 pixels
Power Source	4 AAA batteries
Programming Language	TI-BASIC, Z80 Assembly
Backup Power	CR1616 or CR1620 lithium battery
RAM	24 KB
Processor	Zilog Z80
Weight	7.4 oz (210 g) with batteries
Dimensions	7.3 x 3.5 x 0.9 inches