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HOW TO FIND THE LOCAL MAXIMUM OR MINIMUM OF A FUNCTION WITH TI83 CALCULATOR

Steps Key Sequence Screens
1. Input Function or
Piecewise-Defined Function
 
2. Call Minimum Function Press 2nd, then TRACE (for CALC)
  Press 3 (for minimum)
NOTE: For the maximum, press 4.
3. Input Left Bound Type in x-value to left of minimum
  Press ENTER
4. Input Right Bound Type in x-value to right of minimum
  Press ENTER
5. Execute Minimum Function Press ENTER
NOTE: In this case the function has a minimum value of y = 2.75 which occurs at x = –1.5.