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Solution 12015: Algorithm Used to Calculate Xscl When Plotting a Histogram on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators. 

How is Xscl calculated when plotting a histogram on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators?

When using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators, the Xscl option can be accessed by pressing [WINDOW].

Xscl is calculated using the following formula:

(Xmax - Xmin) / N

where:

N = INT(1 + log(dim) / log(2))

For example, if plotting a histogram using the following list: {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}

Xmax = 10
Xmin = 1
dim (dimension of list) = 10

N = INT(1 + log(10) / log(2)) = 4

Xscl = (10 - 1) / 4 = 2.25

Please see the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family guidebooks for additional information.