When you are plotting a transformation of an x-squared, x-cubed, logarithmic, exponential, sine, or cosine function, you can use sliders, text boxes, or check boxes to transform the object.
To transform the object, first select it. The sliders, text boxes, or check boxes appropriate to the function show next to the graph grid.
Then select the values using sliders. For example:
Or enter values in text boxes. For example:
For more details, see Graph transformations of functions.