Using the TI - 83 Graphing Calculator

 

*Make sure to clear all lists by hitting the following keys:

(2nd +) Mem

4: CLRALLLISTS

 

I. To generate the first random number:

MATH

PRB

5: RANDINT(1,6,250)

ENTER (results might take a few minutes)

To store in a list:

STO > L1

ENTER

II. To generate the second random number:

MATH

PRB

5: RANDINT(1,6,250)

ENTER (results might take a few minutes)

To store in a list:

STO > L2

ENTER

To see lists:

STAT

EDIT

1: EDIT

Add L1 and L2 and store in L3:

Move Cursor to highlight "L3". At the bottom of the screen you will see "L3=", type in L1 + L2 and hit enter.

You should see the sums of the entries from L1 and L2 in L3.

To Graph the results:

2nd Stat Plot

Enter

Turn on Plot1

Type: histogram

Xlist:L3

Freq:1

Change window settings:

0 < X < 14 , xscale = 1

-5 < Y < 50, yscale = 1

Xres = 1

Finally, hit graph botton to see the graph.

Use the Tace button to analyze the graph.

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