How to Plot Graph and Determine Coordinates Using Geometers Sketchpad (GSP) Software

Step 1 Select Graph and New Function in the GSP menu bar.

Step 2 Select Graph and New Function in the GSP menu bar. Type the required equation using the numeral, algebric symbols and operation e.g. The function f(x) = 2 x2 + 4/x 20 will be key in as 2x^2 + (4x) - 20 Choose equation menu and select y = f(x). The above equation will appear at the side of the screen 2x^2+4x-20

Step 3 Select Graph in the menu bar and then select Plot function. The graph of the function will be plotted.

Step 4 Highlight the function on your computer screen. Select Graph in the menu bar and then select Derivative. Repeat step 3 to plot the graph of the first derivative of the function.

Selection arrow Tool

Point Tool

Step 5 Select Point Tool at the left side of the menu bar and click at the point of intersection between the x-axis and the graph of first derivative. Select the point and right click to select Coordinate. The coordinate of the point will appear at the left side of the computer screen. Select the Selection Arrow Tool to move the point along the graph to change its coordinates.