What is Graphing: Definition and 495 Discussions

A graphing calculator (also graphics calculator or graphic display calculator) is a handheld computer that is capable of plotting graphs, solving simultaneous equations, and performing other tasks with variables. Most popular graphing calculators are also programmable and therefore considered to be programmable calculators, allowing the user to create customized programs, typically for scientific, engineering and education applications. Because they have large displays in comparison to standard four-operation handheld calculators, graphing calculators also typically display several lines of text and calculations at the same time.

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    Calculators Help with my graphing calculator

    I was trying to build a program that let's you find the integral and shows you the curve after giving you the solution. And I don't know how to write the code for the calculator to ask you for the y value. I know how to use drawf but you can't set your zoom to zoomfit because your calculator...
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    FooPlot - online graphing calculator

    Hi all, Just wanted to note that we created an online graphing calculator: http://fooplot.com/ which should work in most modern browsers (except Safari). Hope you find it useful - share it, let us know if you find it useful, see any bugs, or have any suggestions about what would be useful...
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    What are the steps for graphically solving a system of equations?

    Homework Statement Solve the system of equations graphically. Homework Equations 1) 4x - y = 5 y = 4 - 5x^2 2) 2x^2 + y^2 = 33 x^2 - y^2 = 12 The Attempt at a Solution The answers I got for the intersecting points are: 1) (1, -1) And 2) (+/- 3.7, +/- 1.8)...
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    Graphing Polynomials: Solving Homework Questions 3 & 4

    Homework help (polynomial graphing) here is the problem: [img=http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3900/calculushelphd7.th.jpg] i need help with questions 3, 4 The Attempt at a Solution for number 3 i got more points from http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/prim11a.htm and plotted them, but i...
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    Free 3D Graphing Software for Spherical Coordinate Graphs

    Does anyone know where I can find free 3-Dimensional Graphing software that can graph spherical coordinates (i.e. \rho=f(\theta, \phi ))?
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    Calculators TI-89 Titanium graphing problem

    Hi all, found this forum while looking for a solution to this problem: When I graph a y1=sin(x) I get the sin wave you would expect. but... When I graph y2=5+4*sin(pi/12)(x+10) I get a line instead of a wave? What gives? I'm in radian, I reset my factory defaults... Am I entering...
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    Calculators I have a TI-83 graphing calculator and am thinking about upgrading

    I have a TI-83 graphing calculator and am thinking about upgrading to the 89 because extra useful features. Is it worth it?
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    How do I graph an antiderivative?

    hey all if I have the function for a derivative (which it is impossible to find an integral for, by the way), how do I graph the original? This graph is shaped kind of like an M, meaning it has some sharp points...on the original graph, would these be asymptotes or also sharp points?? thanx...
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    Calculators Choosing graphing calculator

    Help me decide. I want something that can help w/ calculus,trig,physics,statistics(not an absolutely necessary feature) and chem(not sure what features would be added to help this, but if you know then do tell) and allowed on SAT/ACT. any ideas
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    Windows graphing calculator software

    Hi, I was looking for some Windows software that did the job a graphing calculator does, but on the computer screen. I've been using the calculator that comes with Microsoft Student, but it lacks some features that would be quite useful (specially when it comes to complex functions). Which...
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    C/C++ Improving Projectile Motion Graphing in C++

    Hi, I've a basic knowledge of c++, but I've never learned graphing. What little I know, I've picked up myself. I am trying to graph the motion of a projectile launched with a given speed and at a given angle, but the graph doesn't complete. Also, its very spaced out. I know its a parabola so I...
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    Graphing Software: What Do Most People Use?

    I know how to use Excel for accounting stuff, but it's a nightmare for graphs. Is there some shareware I could use? What do most people use?
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    Graphing Wave Function Phi(x): What Does It Look Like?

    what would a wave function of phi(x) = Ke^(-a|x|) look like? would it be like an exponential graph with a graph reflected along the y axis? and its probability distrubution (phi)^2? i have no idea...i can't seem to find it by googling.
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    Wave equation and graphing wave instance

    If the end of a string is given a single shake, a wave pulse propagates down the string. A particular wave pulse is described by the function y(x,t) = (A^3/(A^2 + (x - vt)^2)) where A = 1.00 cm, and v = 20.0 m/s. a) Sketch the pulse as a function of x at t = 0. How far along the string...
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    Can you solve for x without graphing?

    e^(3*(1-x)^.5) = (4-2x)/x thank you
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    Graphing rotation & linear quantites

    While working on her bike, Amanita turns it upside down and gives the front wheel a counterclockwise spin. It spins at approximately constant speed for a few seconds. During this portion of the motion, she records the x and y positions and velocities, as well as the angular position and angular...
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    Cool 3-D functions for graphing

    I am collecting nice 3-d functions to demonstrate graphing tool, if anyone have great functions which will look great on 3-d plotting, please let me know. Here are few equations I am using now. If you guys need I can provide a link to plot each of these graphs. (01) x*y^3-y*x^3 (02)...
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    Cool 2-D functions for graphing

    I am collecting nice 2-d functions to demonstrate graphing tool, if anyone have great functions which will look great on 2-d plotting, please let me know. Here are few equations I am using now. if you guys need I can provide a link to plot each of these graphs. The plotting program I am using...
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    Help with qualitatively graphing velocity from a postion time graph

    I need help with qualitatively graphing velocity from a postion time graph
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    Graph and graphing question

    How should you graph the function y = (5/x^2) -3 so that it looks linear? Can you explain your reasoning?
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    What is the Solution for x When \( (4+3x)(6+3x) = 24 \)?

    Graphing calc. died :( i need help could some 1 but this in a calc and tell me the intersection when y is 24? (4+3x)(6+3x)=24 thanks :shy:
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    Tangent Graphing Question

    Why does the period of a tangent function = 180 degrees, and the sine and cosine functions have periods of 360 degrees. Also i don't understand why asymptotes are included in the tangent graph, and not the other two If someone could clarfy this for me id be very thankful
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    I am a little bit confused about graphing

    so if the plot of x(t) is given, then I get confused about how to graph x(4-t/2), I know how to graph x(t+4), x(t/2) and x(-2) .. but when they are all put together, I get very confused about the order ... any help?
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    Having trouble graphing a Volume problem

    Hello again, Once I get this graphed correctly, I don't see any problems as to why I couldn't solve it. But for now I have a question about graphing this volume problem. The problem says to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded by y=e^x, x=0, and y=\pi about the x-axis. I...
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    Transforming an Inverse Relationship Graph into a Linear One: Tips and Tricks

    hi guys this is my first time posting on here hope it's in the right section well here's my problem i have a ploted an inverse relationship ( hyperbole ) on my graph now my teacher wants me to make the graph into a linear relationship, he also gave us an equation which is y=k/x, now how would...
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    Vector Graphing Help: A+B & A-B

    Help with Vector/magnitude Vector A has a magnitude of 7.30 units and makes an angle of 46.5° counter-clockwise from the positive x-axis. Vector B has a magnitude of 8.00 units and is directed along the negative x-axis. (a) Using graphical methods, find the vector sum A + B. Magnitude of A...
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    Mathematica Adding Random Noise to a Sine Wave in Mathematica

    For my time series and spectral analysis class i need to graph something like in the attachment. i need to have 100 numbers that are connected like that, and then 'add' them to a sinusiodal wave to create a real life wave - with noise. How would i do this using mathematica?? I can easily...
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    Creating Fun Graphs with a Graphing Calculator: Tips and Tricks

    Hey Guys, In PreCalculus, today, I received a fairly difficult project -- probably not as hard as you would think, but I do need help. We are asked to create one picture on our Graphing Calculators. I have done about 11 so far, but none are as I like them. This is what I put into the Y...
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    Help graphing the equation of an ellipse.

    I’m having trouble graphing this equation: 16x^2+9y^2=144 I have entered it into both my Algebrator program and the quickmath.com website. They both gave the same graph of the ellipse. In each case the major axis was vertical. With the Algebrator program it simplifies the above equation...
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    Mathematica Plot 3D Intersection of x+y+z=1 & x^2+y^2+z^2=1 - Mathematica

    If I am using the Plot3D command in Mathematica, how can I plot two separate functions on the same coordinates? Specifically, I am trying to get a picture of the intersection of x+y+z=1$ with x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}=1.
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    Calculators TI-89 graphing calculator for 124$

    is that a good deal? Not even opened, its on clearence at a local walmart near my house.
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    Which Graphing Calculator is Best for EE: TI-89 Titanium vs. HP 49g+

    I'm thinking of buying a graphing calculator, I think my options are TI-89 Titanium or the HP 49g+, so do u guys know which is better for an EE and if there is any other choices. Thanks.
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    How Do I Graph the Exponential Decay of Sugar in Water?

    11 A spoonful of sugar is dissolving in hot water. The initial mass of the sugar was 7 grams and 5 minutes later the mass present had halved. The mass of sugar, S grams, at time t minutes after it was placed in the hot water can be modeled by S(t) = S0e−kt, t ≥ 0. a State the value of S0. b...
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    Graph y=x^4 - 3x^2 + 2 & Find x-intercepts

    Sketch the graph, labelling the x-intercepts with exact values how do i work this equation out? y=x^4 - 3x^2 + 2
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    What is the graph of ln x if I know the graph of e^x?

    I am still in k12, what is a graph of lnx if i know what e^x looks like ?
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    Calculators Why wont my Graphing Calculator link with my computer?

    Why won't my Graphing Calculator link with my computer?? ok here is the breakdown... I am running windows XP on my computer i installed the program last nite (with some help from you guys) and was really excited to start working with it but for some reason the graphing calculator(TI-83+) won't...
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    Motion Diagram and Gravity Graphing Question

    A stone is thrown upward from the edge of a cliff, reaches its maximum height, and then falls down into the valley below. A motion diagram for this situation is given View Figure https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6246&stc=1&d=1139278282 , beginning the instant the stone...
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    Where can I find pre-made blank graphs for 3-D graphing in Algebra II?

    Algebra II-- 3-D Graphing my algebra II class is getting into 3-D graphing and i need help. can anyone tell me where to find some pre-made blank graphs? it takes me too long to draw them by hand and interferes with my tests.
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    Graphing Absolute Value Equations on a TI83+ Calculator

    Hi How do you graph absolute value equations on graphing calculator (TI83+)?
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    How can I find the x-intercept of a cubic polynomial?

    I have to sketch the graph of this function: f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 - 9x +5 But how can I find the x-intercept (where y = 0) in this function?
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    Graphing a d.e. w/ a discountinous forcing function

    hey all i have the following d.e. y''+y=f(t); y(0)=0, y'(0)=1; f(t)={ 1 , 0<=t < pi/2 { 0, pi/2 <=t < infinity so i solved the d.e. and i got Y(t) = 1+sin-cost-U_pi/2[1-sint] i did all the work, i just don't know how to go about graphing the funciton.. any help would be...
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    Graphing the function f based on the graph of f prime.

    Hello, I have this problem that I completed. I was hoping somebody could just let me know, based on my answers if the graph I have drawn looks to be correct? I would really appreciate it. Thanks to anyone who replies. :smile:
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    How can I determine if two log functions are equivalent?

    Graph Y1 = log (X^26) & Y2 = 26 Log (X) Are they Equivalent ? I drew the graph using X values ( -5, -4, -3, ... , 4, 5 ) and I got graphs, but don't know how to account for any differences in two functions.. Can anyone in here help
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    Optimizing Exercise: Graphing Restrictions for Calorie and Cost Goals

    Okay, here is the problem, ; Remesh likes to run outdoors and ride his bicycle at the veledrome. He burns about 400 calories/h running, and 300/h riding his bike. It costs $6/h to ride in the veledrome. Ramesh hopes to develope a weekly exersise program that will burn 4800 calories, cost no more...
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    Free Graphing Software for Macs - Trig Functions & Transformations

    Is there any nice free graphing (ie. trig functions with transformations) software for macs that anybody knows about?
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    Graphing a digit oscillating signal

    How would I go about graphing a digtal oscillating signal? I don't quite understand what a pulse width is, or rather how to find it given only the oscillation in Hz and a duty cycle. I understand that the duty cycle is the ratio of the pulse width over the total period, but i don't understand...
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    Graphing a digit oscillating signal

    How would I go about graphing a digtal oscillating signal? I don't quite understand what a pulse width is, or rather how to find it given only the oscillation in Hz and a duty cycle. I understand that the duty cycle is the ratio of the pulse width over the total period, but i don't understand...
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    Graphing Question (Software Related)

    Hello everyone, For a Physics Lab, I have to graph the acceleration of an object. I was curious as to which programs would be reccomended in using, keeping in mind that it has to contain a smooth curve. Thanks in Advance, SRForum.
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    Calc III< confused on what he wants from directions, graphing a limit?

    Hello everyone! I have a worksheet and it says Graph the following limits: (i) r(t) = <t,-t,t^2>; (ii) r(t) = <t,sin t, cos t> can that be transformed into a unit vector? like r(t) = ti - tj + t^2k? & r(t) = ti + sin (t) j + cos(t)k I'm confused on what he wants!
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    How Can I Simplify and Shift the Graph of Absolute Values?

    I'm supposed to sketch this graph \vert x \vert + \vert y \vert = 1 + \vert xy \vert I think the purpose of the exercise is to simplify this into something that resembles a typical function and be able to shift the graph over so that it looks normal. I'm having troulbe getting the y's...
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