JS Newer. (2413 Section 1.2 Intercepts; Symmetry; Graphing Key Equations 7 Chapter 1: Graphs Intercepts; Symmetry; Graphing Key Equations Section In previous seetions, the intercepts were found visually by looking at the graph and observing where it crossed the x and y axis, [fan x-intercept is specified, then it is known that the point ‘or touches the x-axis, Any point on the x-axis has a y value that is_OQ__- Likewise, if ay-intercept is specified, then it is known that the point crosses or touches the y-axis. Any point on the y-axis has an x value that is_Q__. This definition leads to an algebraic way of finding intercepts. Procedure for Finding Intercepts: 1. To find the x-intercept(s), if any, of the graph of an equation, let y= _Q_ in the equation and solve for_9<_, where __2C_ is a real number. 2. To find the y-intercept(), ifany, of the graph of an equation, let x= _Q_ inthe equation and solve for_y_, where _\y _ i areal number. Example 1*: Find Intercepts from an Equation Graph the equation 2x—3y = 6 by finding its intercepts. P. ay: ts ‘Test an Equation for Symmetry ‘Another tool for graphing equations is to check whether the graph of the equation has symmetry. There are three types of symmetry to look for. ‘A graph is said to be symmetric with respect to the x-axis if, for every point (x, y)on the graph, the point (X_, _~\_) is also on the graph. A graph is said to be symmetric with respect to the y-axis if, for every point (x, Jon the graph, the point ( ~ -\ is also on the graph. ° A graph is said to be symmetric with respect (o the origin if, for every point (x, Jon the graph, the point (= 7_, - y_) isalso on the graph, Symmetry with respect to the origin is the same as being symmetrit to both the yo axis and _y= axis. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Ine.8 Chapter 1 Graphs The graphs below illustrate these symmetries: ea) Syma wth apt Syma ith epee symmety ih respect ‘buenas totes ibbeorgin P. ays 23425, 27,31 ‘xample 2": Test an Equation for Symmetry For the equation 3 find the intercepts and test for symmetry. + (@) To find the x-intercept(s), lety So and solve forx. The x-intercept(s) is/are (b) To find the y-intercept, let 9¢= Gand solve for y, The y-intercept is (©) To test forx-axis symmetry, replace_y__ by TY. simplify and conclude: (@) To test for y-axis symmetry, replace_IC_by _~C,, simplify and conclude: (e) To test for origin symmetry, replace 2<_by =X and -y-by=y. simplify and conclude: i (f) Use @ graphing device to confirm your results, Pou: 23, 35, 37, 39, ul P26: 53, 63Section 1.2 Intercepts; Symmetry; Graphing Key Equations 9 “There are certain equations whose graphs should be easy to visualize. Some of those might be: Example 3: Know How to Graph Key Equations Graph the equation y = %/x by plotting points. Find any intercepts and check for symmetry first. Poss 6s Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.10 Chapter 1 Graphs Chapter 1; Graphs Section 1.3: Solving Equations Using a Graphing Utility i this text, we present two methods for solving equations: algebraic and graphical. We shall see that some equations can be solved using algebraic techniques to obtain exact solutions. For other equations, however, there are no algebraic techniques that lead to an exact solution. For such equations, a graphing utility can often be used to investigate possible solutions. Solve Equations Using a Graphing Utility When a graphing utility is used to solve an equation, usually approximate solutions are obtained. Steps for Approximating Solutions of Equations using ZERO (or ROOT) Step 1: Write the equation in the form {expression inx}=_Q_ Step 2: Graph ¥,=[<4p. iva 24 _. Be sure that all x intercepts are shown on the screen, Why do we want to make sure all of the x — intercepts show on the screen? Vwank ta calertate the x intercepts Step 3: Use ZERO (or ROOT) to determine each _9¢- cobeccepts of the graph. Example 1*: Using ZERO to approximate Solutions Find the solution(s) of the equation x’ -5x—1=0. Round answers to two decimal places, Pose 5, uy is A second method for solving equations using a graphing utility involves the INTERSECT feature of the graphing utility. This feature is used most effectively when neither side of the equation is 0. ‘Steps for Approximating Solutions of Equations Step 1: Graph = _ LS and ¥=_RUS ci Be sure that all the points of intersection are shown on the screen Step 2: Use INTERSECT to determine the <-coorclinateof each point of intersection. Why are we only using the x ~ coordinates as our solution(s)? 1 has aol rowicsbl. Example 2*: Using INTERSECT to Approximate Solutions Find the solution(s) of the equation x? +3= x -1, Round answers to two decimal places, Pat 1, 18