Exam essential3 min

Find a root or zero

You need an x-intercept or a numerical solution of f(x)=0.

01

Press these keys

2ndTRACE2:zeroENTERENTERENTER

Step 1 of 6. Press 2nd.

02

Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Open zero tool

    Graph the function, then press 2nd → TRACE (CALC) → 2:zero.

  2. 2
    Bracket

    Move left of the root and press ENTER; move right and press ENTER.

  3. 3
    Guess

    Move near the root, press ENTER, and read x and y≈0.

03

Worked example

Find the positive zero of x²−5.

Answerx=√5≈2.23607.