My Graphing Calculator Is Too Slow

I tried to avoid graphing functions on my graphing calculator when I took an SAT Math test. My TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition graphs functions SUPER SLOWLY, wasting my precious time. It gets worse when I insert an incorrect function. I have to wait until the incorrect function is finished, then I have to redo the process by typing in the correct function, and wait again for the function to graph.


Sadly, I just recently learned how to increase a graphing calculator's graphing speed.

Darn it. If only I knew about this trick before taking my last SAT, then I would have used the graphing calculator better. But seeing how I still scored an 800 on the Math Section, graphing functions on a graphing calculator isn't necessary. Of course, at times, it might be easier to graph out a function in a calculator if you don't fully understand the concept of functions.


Whatever the case, you'd probably want to use the graphing calculator because you're more comfortable letting the machine do the dirty work. That's perfectly fine. When taking the SAT, the ends justify the means. As long as you are comfortable and bound to answer the question correctly, then all is good.

Now, to boost up your graphing calculator's graphing speed:

First, type in the function of your choice. 


Second, hit the "WINDOWS" button next to the "Y=" button.

Third, increase the number for "Xres". (Plug in something like 3 or 5 or something.)

Last, punch "GRAPH" and tah-dah, Flash speed graphing at its finest.