How do I graph the equation (x+2)^2/9+(y-3)^2/25=1 on an Nspire?
1 Answer
Apr 7, 2015
Step 1: Open a new Document, with the Graphing application.mygraph1
Step 2: Press Menu, Graph Entry, Equation, Ellipse (there is only one form).
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Step 3: Enter in the correct information from your equation: the center is (-2,3), and the denominator for the x-term is
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Step 4: Press Enter.
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Step 5: If you don't like the positioning of the graph, I chose to grab the paper with the "hand" and drag the paper a little bit so I could see all of the ellipse.
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