[C.19] Solver and Linear Growth of Money

Sick of ads?​ Sign up for MathVids Premium
Taught by TheMathDude
  • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
7253 views | 1 rating
Meets NCTM Standards:
Features a TI Calculator
Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, students learn how to use the math/solver and the simple interest equation on a graphing calculator to find either the principal, maturity value, time period, or the interest rate of loans and savings using the simple interest model. The lesson provides several solution techniques, such as the quadratic formula, using a table of values, and solver, to help solve equations. The graphing solution technique is highlighted as the most powerful and efficient. Students are encouraged to learn how to properly get a window around the graph to optimize their solving capabilities.

Lesson Description:

Learn how to use MATH/Solver and the simple interest equation on a graphing calculator to find either the principal, maturity value, time period, or the interest rate of loans and savings using the simple interest model.

Check out www.themathdude.org for more videos.

Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you use the Equation Solver on a TI graphing calculator to solve a quadratic function?
  • How can you find the intersection between two functions on a TI graphing calculator by using the MATH > intersect function?
  • How can you use a table on a TI graphing calculator to find the intersection between two functions?
  • How can you find the solution to a quadratic equation by using a quadratic formula application on a TI graphing calculator?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This lesson reviews the different methods of finding the intersection between two functions or simply solving a quadratic equation using a TI graphing calculator. All steps involved in each method are explained in this video.