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Why would someone choose to use a graphing calculator to solve a system of linear equations instead of graphing by hand? Explain your reasoning.

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A graphing calculator is more accurate than graphing by hand. If the slope and/or y-intercept is a fraction or decimal, it is more difficult to accurately graph by hand. Using a calculator might also be more time efficient because it might accept a line in any form. A calculator’s window can be adjusted quickly instead of having to redraw a graph by hand when adjusting the scale.

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User Tdube
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Because by using that calculator the results will be more accurate, and easier to see the lines etc.
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