B Can 2x/3x Equal 2/3x Squared on a Graphing Calculator?

[Beanyboy]

TL;DR

Functions of both graphs are identical on calculator.

On my graphing calculator y = 2x/3x gives precisely the same graph as y = 2/3x squared. How is this possible?

 

[willem2]

Multiplications and divisions should be evaluated from left to right. 2x/3x = (2x/3) x = (2/3) x^2

 

[Mark44]

Summary: Functions of both graphs are identical on calculator.

On my graphing calculator y = 2x/3x gives precisely the same graph as y = 2/3x squared. How is this possible?

If you want the calculator to graph $y = \frac{2x}{3x}$, write it as y = (2x)/(3x)

 

[Beanyboy]

Multiplications and divisions should be evaluated from left to right. 2x/3x = (2x/3) x = (2/3) x^2

Thanks. Much appreciated.