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Solution 34602: Graphing a Step Function on the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.

How can I graph a step function on a TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition?

A step function (for example, the greatest integer function) can be graphed by using the int( command. The example below will demonstrate how to graph a step function on a TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition handheld.

Example: Graph the greatest integer of Y=X

1) Press [Y=] to access the Y= Editor.



2) Press [MATH] and scroll to the right to select the NUM menu.
3) Press 5:int(.



4) Press [X,T,q,n] [ ) ] to input the x variable and to complete the command.



5) Press the [GRAPH] key to display the graph.



Please see the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition guidebook for additional information.