Texas Instruments Titanium TI-89 User Manual

Parametric Graphing 347
Parametric Graphing
Parametric GraphingParametric Graphing
Parametric Graphing
Overview of Steps in Graphing Parametric
Overview of Steps in Graphing Parametric Overview of Steps in Graphing Parametric
Overview of Steps in Graphing Parametric
Equations
EquationsEquations
Equations
To graph parametric equations, use the same general steps used for y(x) functions as
described in Basic Function Graphing. Any differences that apply to parametric
equations are described on the following pages.
Graping Parametic Equations
Graping Parametic EquationsGraping Parametic Equations
Graping Parametic Equations
1. Set
Graph mode (3) to PARAMETRIC.
Also set
Angle mode, if necessary.
2. Define x and y components on Y= Editor
(8#).
3. Select (†), which defined equations to
graph. Select the x or y component, or
both.
Note: To turn off any stat data plots, press
‡
5 or use † to deselect them.

Texas Instruments Titanium TI-89 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Display Resolution	160 x 100 pixels
Memory	188 KB RAM, 2.7 MB Flash ROM
Type	Graphing Calculator
Display	Monochrome
Processor	Motorola 68000
Processor Speed	12 MHz
Power Source	4 AAA batteries
Connectivity	USB
Programming	TI-BASIC, Assembly
Operating System	AMS (Advanced Mathematics Software)