Graph Plotter :: An Online Graphing Calculator

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Ideas for activities

Can you draw pictures with Model real life situations by Find approximate solutions of
graphs? translating them into algebraic simultaneous linear equations
equations and by using graphs. using graphs. For example

y = 5x - 7
3x + 2y = 1

Plot families of exponential and Reduce a given linear equation in Solve problems involving direct
reciprocal graphs. For example two variables to the standard and inverse proportion using
form y = mx + c; calculate graphical representations.
y = 2x, y = 3x, y = 4x ... gradients and intercepts of the
graphs and then plot them to
y = 1÷x, y = 2÷x, y = 3÷x, ... check.

Identify and interpret roots, Find the equations of the Use graphs to solve optimisation
intercepts and turning points of translations and reflections of problems.
quadratic functions graphically. graphs of given functions.

Investigate the absolute value Graph inequalities to solve linear Plot the graphs of functions and
function. Plot families of graphs programming problems. more... their inverses by interchanging
and describe their characteristics. the roles of x and y. Find the
For example relationship between the graph of
a function and its inverse. Which
y = |x2 - 5| functions inverses are also
functions?

Related activities

For Whole Class Related Just For Fun

Straight Line Graphs Graph Match Human Graphs

10 straight line graph challenges for use Match the equations with the images of Students should be encouraged to stand
with computer graph plotting software or the corresponding graphs. Linear, up and make the shapes of the graphs
a graphical display calculator. quadratic and more. with their arms.

The short web address is: The short web address is: The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=straight Transum.org/go/?to=graphmatch Transum.org/go/?to=humangraphs

Suggested The Basics Practical

Plotting Graphs Coordinates Using Graphs

Complete a table of values then plot the This is a good place to start if you are Put those intersecting graphs to use
corresponding points to create a linear, new to this topic. Learn to read and plot solving simultaneous equations and
quadratic or reciprocal graph. coordinates. quadratics.

The short web address is: The short web address is: The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=plotting Transum.org/go/?to=coordinates Transum.org/go/?num=373

Graphs Game Multiple Choice Don's Activity

Graph Equation Pairs Name That Graph Graph Snaps

Match the equation with its graph. Choose the function that best describes Complete the tables and find the
Includes quadratics, cubics, reciprocals, the graph. Includes linear, quadratics, equations of the graphs that can be seen
exponential and the sine function. cubics and reciprocals. in the snaps.

The short web address is: The short web address is: The short web address is:

Transum.org/go/?to=greqpairs Transum.org/go/?to=ntg Transum.org/go/?to=donsgraphsnaps

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Comment from Heather Scott, Twitter

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Last day before half term yr 8 were using @Transum

Graph Plotter to attempt the challenges - all were
successful transum.org/software/Onlin…

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Comment from Tom Lucas, Bristol

It would be nice to be able to draw lines between the table points in the Graph Plotter rather than just the points.

Comment from Emmitt, Wesley College

Would be great if we could adjust the graph via grabbing it and placing it where we want too. thus adjusting the coordinates and
the equation.

Comment from Ghader Yosefi, Iran

Thank you very much for this program. It is excellent.

Comment from João Ricardo Oliveira, Brazil

First of all, congratulations for the beautiful job! But I have a question: is there a way to save/download the graphics?

[Transum: Try doing a screen grab or, if you use Windows, use the Snipping Tool]

Comment from Alistair, UK

Absoultely brilliant got my kids really engaged with graphs. Unfortunately it only plots the positive answer to the square root so the
circles would not plot.

[Transum: Glad to hear they were so engaged. Yes the positive square root is the default. Try plotting the circle with the equation
in the form x2 + y2 = 52 see here]

Comment from Soumi Dana,

Hello, I am Soumi Dana, currently studying in 8th grade. I am very thankful for Transum and through this, my passion for math has
increased. Although I don't understand much about trigonometric graphs, I have plotted some trigonometric graphs with beautiful
patterns. When I know more about Trigonometry I will understand why these graphs are the way they look. For now, I love plotting
them even though I don't understand them well.

The graph above is an example. When writing the equation, cos(x²)=sin(y²) the following graph is plotted. I find it mesmerizing that
an equation can give amazing results. Thank you for making Transum free and available on the internet. I am very grateful for this
site. Thank you, Soumi.

Comment from Akshat, India

Can't we plot parametric equations in this plotter?

[Transum: Yes, enter them as coordinates with the variable t. This example will draw a circle: (sin t, cos t).]

Comment from Paul DeQuattro, Pauldeq@gmail.com, Los Angeles

My question may not seem mathematical in nature, but here goes: mechanics and auto technicians are stumped trying to find the
problem with my car engine that results in the check engine light being ON all the time. I've assumed my problem is not typical
and I'm searching for a clue, any clue. I've discovered there may be some sort of linear relationship between two time periods (P1
and P2), and I'd like to show it on a graph and I'm seeking help in that regard. P1 is the time period in days or partial days wherein
the car battery is completely disconnected; P2 is the time period, upon reconnecting the battery, wherein the check engine light
remains OFF until it illuminates ON. My experiments have shown where P1 is greater, P2 is greater. Where P1 is a few minutes,
P2 is a few minutes; where P1 is overnight (20 hours), P2 is 2-3 days; P1 is 5 days, P2 is 11 days; P1 is 10 days, P2 is 22 days;
and finally, P1 is 5+ months, P2 is 5+ months. When people hear my story, their eyes glaze over and they turn off listening. I'd like
to show a graph to an expert (such as an automotive electrical circuit engineer, if there is such a thing) and ask him/her to explain
the relationship in my experiments. Thanks if you can comment on graphing this. Thanks for reading even if you can't

Comment from Graham, UK Gloucester

Graph tool doesn’t plot y=x.e^(x/2) correctly at the inflexion point. I.e -4 , -0.541.

Comment from Russiboy,

cos(x²)=sin(y²) is good but have you tried sin(x²)=cos(y²).

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