Use the graphing features of the calculator to determine the x-intercepts and the vertex of the quadratic functions:
        f(x)=-1.5x2+7x-3
        g(x)=0.4x2+2x-5

  • Graph the function in an appropriate window.
  • Find the x-intercepts:
    • Press 2nd CALC
    • Choose line 2 (Zero command)
    • Input a left boundary, hit enter
    • Input a right boundary, hit enter
    • Hit enter a third time as a guess.
    • Repeat for the other x-intercept.
      You can also input the boundaries by scrolling left of the intercept, hit enter, scrolling right of the intercept, hit enter, scrolling near the intercept, hit enter.
  • Find the vertex:
    • Press 2nd CALC
    • Choose the minimum or maximum command, whichever is appropriate
    • Scroll near the vertex.  Then scroll a few points left of the vertex and hit enter.
    • Scroll a few points to the right of the vertex and hit enter.
    • Scroll near the vertex and hit enter a third time.