Solve and Graph Rational Functions and Expressions using the Personal Algebra Tutor ®

Main Screen Setup:
Graphing Conics

1. In Task Box, select
   Graph
2. In Graph Options select Conics using Equations
3. Click Get Graph Data button

Takes you to next screen:
Equation Entry

Enter Equation Screen

1. Click in Eq1
   text box.
   Enter equation.
   Note the actual input will be made in the Input Editor (Not shown here).
2. Click Solve button.

Graph Paper screen

1. Note: The equation in Standard form. Click on Explanation button to see details.
2. Click on the Plot It button
   to draw graph
• Note: The individual graph steps are not shown here, but occur within the actual program execution.
3. Click on the
   Explanation screen button.
   See all steps and the explanation.
4. Print Graph if desired

Explanation / Details screen.

Results

Shows the:

1. Graph of Ellipse
2. Center
3. Vertices
4. Foci
5. Transverse Axis
6. Conjugate Axis