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How to Graph With a Vector Calculator

A vector, in math terms, is an object that represents a real number value and is able to be added to other similar vector objects. Vectors can be graphed on a two-dimensional graph that consists of x, or horizontal, and y, or vertical values. A vector consists of a magnitude, direction and component. All parts of a vector can be calculated by graphing a vector. Vector calculators are widely available on the Web, so there is no need to purchase a specialty calculator to graph these functions.

Instructions

    • 1

      Write out the vector problem you want to solve. For example, the problem may ask to draw vector "A," which has values of 4 for x and 2 for y. This means that the "run" or horizontal measurement of the vector will be 4 units on the graph, and the "rise" or vertical measurement, will be 2.

    • 2

      Launch your vector calculator in your browser.

    • 3

      Measure out on the displayed graph where the vector will reach. For the example of "x=4, y=2," starting in the center, "0,0" on the graph, move to the right 4 spaces, and up 2.

    • 4

      Click the determined point on the graph to create a vector line. A chart on the right side of the graph will appear, indicating the x and y values of the vector drawn. It will also produce the magnitude and direction of the vector line drawn.

    • 5

      Record the results, and add other vector lines as necessary.

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