Creating a Heart Graph on a TI-84 Calculator

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a heart shape on a TI-84 graphing calculator. It covers key strokes, entering equations in Y1 and Y2, adjusting the window settings, and shading the graph to complete the heart shape. The tutorial also provides tips for users with older calculator models.

What is the first step in creating a heart graph on the TI-84 calculator?

• Adjusting the window settings

• Entering the equations

• Pressing the 'Y=' button

• Pressing 'Second' and 'Zoom'

Which operation is used in the Y2 equation that differs from Y1?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What should you do if you have an older TI-84 calculator when entering the exponent?

• Use a different calculator

• Use a different exponent

• Skip the exponent

• Put the exponent in parentheses

What is the X minimum value set to in the window settings?

• -1.8

• 0

• 1.8

• 2.0

What is the Y maximum value set to in the window settings?

• 1.2

• 1.8

• 2.0

• 0

Which option is selected to shade between Y1 and Y2?

• Option 6

• Option 5

• Option 7

• Option 8

What is the purpose of pressing 'Second' and 'Program' in the shading step?

• To select the draw function

• To adjust the window settings

• To enter a new equation

• To reset the calculator

How do you select Y1 when shading the graph?

• Press 'Vars', right arrow, enter, enter

• Press 'Y='

• Press 'Window'

• Press 'Graph'

What is the final result after completing all steps on the TI-84 calculator?

• A scatter plot

• A line graph

• A bar chart

• A heart graph