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How to Graph a Trigonometric Function in GeoGebra

You can use GeoGebra’s built-in tools to plot trigonometric functions. You can plot

  • sin(x) (sine)

  • asin(x) (the inverse function of sine)

  • cos(x) (cosine)

  • acos(x) (the inverse function of cosine)

  • tan(x) (tangent)

  • atan(x) (the inverse function of contangent)

GeoGebra Instruction 1

Plot a Trigonometric Function

1.
Open Algebra View and Graphics View under GeoGebra icon View in GeoGebra icon Menu.
2.
As an example, let’s plot sin ⁡ (x). In an empty row in Algebra View, type

f = sin(x)

and press Enter. The graph then appears in Graphics View.

You can also modify the expression the way you’re used to doing, such as by adding an equilibrium d.

Example 1

Plot the function

f(x) = 2 sin ⁡ (2x + π) + 5

for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π in GeoGebra

In an empty row in GeoGebra, type

f = Function

and choose

Function(<Function>, <Start x-Value>, <End x-Value>)

from the suggestions that pop up. Replace the content of each field:

  • <Function> is replaced with 2*sin(2x+pi)+5

  • <Start x-Value> is replaced with 0

  • <End x-Value> is replaced with 2*pi

Press Enter. The plot will appear in Graphics View.

Screenshot of GeoGebra showing a trigonometric function