How to Graph With a Virtual Calculator
When it comes to creating graphs from data and equations, forget spending hundreds of dollars on a graphing calculator or graphing program for your computer: utilize one of many free virtual graphing calculators on the Internet. Whether you are drawing a time series graph to show a simple relationship or a line graph to show the progression of a complicated function, there's an online graphing utility that can help you out.
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Instructions
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Algebra Help
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Click on the Algebra Help Function Graphing Calculator link (see Resources).
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Type a function into the "Function" text box. For example, type "x^2."
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Click the "Graph" button.
Cool Math
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Click on the Cool Math Graphing Calculator link (see Resources).
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Type your equation into the black box above the numeric keypad. For example, type "2x."
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Click the "Eval" button on the numeric keypad.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Navigate to the NCES Create a Graph website (see Resources).
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Click an icon for the type of graph you would like. For example, click the "Line" icon.
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Click on the tabs to the right of the page to design your graph. Fill in the text boxes and select from the pull down menu options. These options will differ depending on which of the five graph types you select. You do not have to fill out all of the options to create a graph.
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Click "Preview" to view your graph.
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Resources
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