Basic Graphing Rules: Learn How to Graph Properly

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it’s been a while since I’ve learned basic graphing in math. I feel like whenever I graph something, it’s sloppy and probably doesn’t follow the proper conventions.

So what are the basics of graphing? You draw a line with arrows on each end for each axis. Should the axis always be labeled? Do the numbers have to be labeled along the axis?

What are the basic rules?
 
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It depends if you are just making sketch or going for more precise version. You should always label axis.
 
I was just going through some basics too. I found this useful.

Also if you want to go more in depth on this link you can find some solved problems: http://e1014.blogspot.hr/
 

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FS98 said:
it’s been a while since I’ve learned basic graphing in math. I feel like whenever I graph something, it’s sloppy and probably doesn’t follow the proper conventions.

So what are the basics of graphing? You draw a line with arrows on each end for each axis. Should the axis always be labeled? Do the numbers have to be labeled along the axis?

What are the basic rules?
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