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Example 01

plot(x,y)

GIVEN: A set of x and y data.

REQUIRED: Plot the data and produce a hard copy.

SOLUTION: Method one: type in your data at the command line:

x=[0 1 2 3 4 5];

y=[6 7 8 9 10 11];

plot(x,y)

SOLUTION: Method two: generate a file with m extension and type in your commands:

File

New

Example01.m

Enter your data as follows:

x=[0 1 2 3 4 5];

y=[6 7 8 9 10 11];

plot(x,y)

Note:

A hard copy may be obtained by going to the pull down menu:

File

Print

Alternatively, you may save the figure as a postscript file.

Example

Homework:

a. Add a title

b. Label the x-axis

c. Label the y-axis

d. Turn the grid on

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