• Enter the left side of the equation into Y₁.
• Enter the right side of the equation into Y₂.
• Graph  (you may need to adjust your window to see where the two graphs intersect)
• Find the point of intersection (the answer).
  (2nd CALC (above TRACE), #5 Intersect)
• Answer:   x = 2

Example 2:    Solve for x:   2x + 4 = 5x - 2

• Answer:   x = 2

Example 3:    Solve for x:   x² + x = x² - 2x + 6

• Answer:  x = 2

Example 4:.   Solve for x:   15x - 3(3x + 4) = 6.  Choose the correct value for x.

 1) 1       (2)        (3) 3       (4)