Graph four-point cubic functions

Using the grapher, you can plot a four-point cubic function.

Plot a four-point cubic function

To plot a cubic function using four points:

1. Click the 4-point cubic tool .
2. In the graph, click where you want to locate the first point of your curve. You see the coordinates in the upper-right of the hints in the large grapher.
3. Click where you want to locate the second, third, and fourth points of your curve.

   As you move the cursor, a temporary curve appears so you see what your final function will look like. Your completed function is selected so you can adjust it, if necessary.

You can add more than one function to your graph.

Select a function

To select a function:

1. Click the selection tool .
2. Click the line or point.

   If your line is selected, the points you plotted are blue and the function line is orange. When a point is selected, the point is orange.

   A selected four-point cubic function	An unselected four-point cubic function

Change a function

To change or delete a function, first select it.

Move a selected function in one of these ways:

• Drag the function to the new position.
• Press Shift plus an arrow key to move the function up, down, left, or right.

Change a selected point in one of these ways:

• Drag the point to the new position.
• Press Shift plus an arrow key to move a selected point.

Delete a selected function in one of these ways:

• On the large grapher, press Delete on your keyboard.
• On the small grapher, click Delete.

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