Field Guide/Functions/Trace & evaluate
Core3 min

Trace and evaluate f(x)

You need a coordinate from a graph or the value of a stored function.

01

Press these keys

TRACE2ndTRACE1:value

Step 1 of 4. Press TRACE.

02

Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Trace

    On the graph press TRACE and move with ←/→. Use ↑/↓ to switch functions.

  2. 2
    Exact x-value

    Press 2nd → TRACE (CALC) → 1:value, type x, then ENTER.

  3. 3
    Home-screen alternative

    Use VARS → Y-VARS → Function → Y1, then supply (x).

03

Worked example

For Y1=x²−4, find f(3).

Answerf(3)=5.