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Master the fundamentals of graphing with our step-by-step tutorials. Each guide covers the theory, key properties, and a clear plotting process so you can graph any equation with confidence.
Guides
How to Graph Quadratic Equations
Learn how to graph quadratic equations step by step. Covers standard form, vertex form, finding the vertex, axis of symmetry, x-intercepts, and plotting parabolas.
Read guideHow to Graph Sine Functions
Learn how to graph sine functions step by step. Understand amplitude, period, phase shift, vertical shift, and how to plot key points of the sine wave.
Read guideHow to Graph Linear Equations
Learn how to graph linear equations using slope-intercept form, point-slope form, and two-point methods. Step-by-step guide with examples.
Read guideGraphing Calculator Tutorial - Complete Guide
Learn how to use the free online graphing calculator at ThePrimeCalculator. Enter equations, pan, zoom, add multiple graphs, pin points, and use 3D mode.
Read guideHow to Graph Exponential Functions
Learn how to graph exponential functions step by step. Covers exponential growth, decay, asymptotes, transformations, and key properties with examples.
Read guideHow to Graph Logarithmic Functions
Learn how to graph logarithmic functions step by step. Covers the relationship to exponentials, domain restrictions, vertical asymptotes, and key properties.
Read guideHow to Graph Absolute Value Functions
Learn how to graph absolute value functions step by step. Covers the V-shape, vertex, reflections, stretches, and transformations of y = |x| with examples.
Read guideHow to Graph Cubic Functions
Learn how to graph cubic functions step by step. Covers the S-curve, inflection points, end behavior, local extrema, and transformations of y = x³.
Read guideHow to Graph Square Root Functions
Learn how to graph square root functions step by step. Covers domain restrictions, the half-parabola shape, transformations, and key points of y = √x.
Read guideHow to Graph Rational Functions
Learn how to graph rational functions step by step. Covers vertical and horizontal asymptotes, holes, domain restrictions, end behavior, and sketching techniques.
Read guideHow to Graph Cosine Functions
Learn how to graph cosine functions step by step. Covers amplitude, period, phase shift, vertical shift, and the relationship between sine and cosine curves.
Read guideHow to Graph Tangent Functions
Learn how to graph tangent functions step by step. Covers the period π, vertical asymptotes, undefined points, transformations, and the shape of y = tan(x).
Read guideHow to Graph Piecewise Functions
Learn how to graph piecewise functions step by step. Covers domain intervals, open and closed endpoints, continuity, and examples with two and three pieces.
Read guideHow to Graph Circles and Ellipses
Learn how to graph circles and ellipses step by step. Covers standard form equations, center, radius, semi-axes, completing the square, and plotting conic sections.
Read guideHow to Graph Polar Equations
Learn how to graph polar equations step by step. Covers the polar coordinate system, common curves like circles and rose curves, and converting to Cartesian form.
Read guideHow to Graph Inequalities
Learn how to graph inequalities step by step. Covers boundary lines, shading, solid vs. dashed lines, systems of inequalities, and linear and quadratic examples.
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