Plot points with coordinates where \(x\) and \(y\) are equal. Three points are sufficient, but more can be plotted. Draw a line through the plotted points. If \(x\) is positive, \(y\) is negative. If ...

All quadratic functions have the same type of curved graphs with a line of symmetry. The graph of the quadratic function \(y = ax^2 + bx + c \) has a minimum turning point when \(a \textgreater 0 \) ...

A data table alone has no axes, horizontal or otherwise. It consists of points of data; each point describes at least two pieces of information. Other points convey different numerical data about the ...

Data visualization is one of the most important tools we have to analyze data. But it’s just as easy to mislead as it is to educate using charts and graphs. In this article we’ll take a look at 3 of ...

Double-click the chart's left axis to open the Format Axis side panel. Click "Axis Value" to allow manual control over the axis. Enter the number you wish to use for the axis in the field provided. To ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I help people communicate data clearly with graphs. This post is motivated by a comment on my blog post Line Charts Are Not Always ...

Dual-axis graphs, which have two y-axes, are useful because they allow you to see different data at a glance. However, this graph has many problems, and Datawrapper, a data visualization tool, ...