Field Guide/Functions/Find intersections
Exam essential3 min

Find where two graphs intersect

You need a solution of f(x)=g(x) or the crossing point of two models.

01

Press these keys

2ndTRACE5:intersectENTERENTERENTER

Step 1 of 6. Press 2nd.

02

Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Graph both functions

    Enter them in separate Y= rows and choose a window containing the crossing.

  2. 2
    Select curves

    Press 2nd → TRACE → 5:intersect, confirm the first and second curves with ENTER.

  3. 3
    Guess

    Move near the intended crossing and press ENTER.

03

Worked example

Solve x²−4=2x−1.

Answerx=−1 or x=3.