Question

How do I graph a power function on a TI-84?

Answer 1

All you need to do is go to your `y=` button, and type the function in as you would for any other function. You may need to use the "carrot" key (located below the "Clear" button on the upper right side of the calculator) a fair few times. Watch your parenthesis.

For example, if I wanted to graph `y = 3(5^x)`, then I would enter the following:

3, (, 5, ^, x, ).

In words:

Three, left bracket, carrot, x, right bracket.

As I mentioned, just watch your parenthesis, as they are probably what most people are likely to mess up. If you pay attention to this you should be good :)