Desmos is a great way to teach modelling and data analysis as well as real-world mathematical applications. But at a more basic level it lets students graph equations in a way that provides instant results, making it empowering. Students can also plot data points or explore transformati...
Graph created with Desmos.com. Nonlinear Function vs. Linear Function: Steps In order to figure out if your function is linear or nonlinear, you have several options. From easiest to hardest, they are: Study the equation. If it neatly fits the equation y = mx + b, then it’s linear....
To put this another way, every function in a family is a transformation of a parent function. For example, the function f(x) = 2x is the linear parent function vertically stretched by a factor of 2; Instead of the function passing through (1, 1) the graph passes through (2, 1): Co...
How to graph a Fourier series?Fourier series:A fourier series is a periodic function composed of harmonically related sinusoids and combined be a weighted summation. With appropriate weights, one cycle of summation can be made to approximate an arbitrary function in that interval....
Sketch the graph ofy=sin(π−c)forc=−π/4, 0, andπ/4. How does the value ofcaffect the graph? Function Transformation: Function transformations give us sets of mathematical operations we can perform on functions to shift or distort their gra...
The digital SAT's built-in Desmos calculator is a powerful tool for the test. You can use it to perform complex arithmetic, quickly complete multi-step calculations, and even graph systems of equations. However, not every question requires this tool.Learning to solve questions without the use ...
(a)Consider the functionk(t)=-10.03sin(21(t-2))-18.State the function's exact amplitude, midline, and period and explain how you can find them from the given equation not just the graph.[You can use Desmos to support your answe...
Using MatPlotLib, I will teach you how to make a graph timing the speed of quicksort on varying lengths of lists on Python. If you want an explanation on my quicksort code, I have made a separate article, however I am going to explain how to get it onto a graph and relate it to ...
Back to Top Finding Limit of Functions Graphically You can’t get an exact figure for a limit from a graph, but you can get a very good approximation. When determining limits from a graph, look for y-values (called function values) near the x-value in the question. Determining Limits Fr...
For steps, use Go to Symbolab’s Calculator, which I use in the examples below. Above The X-Axis Example question: What is the area of the function f(x) = x2 between x = 1 and x = 5? Solution: Step 1: Graph the Area (using Desmos): This confirms that we are dealing with a...