Mathematical Functions Graphing Software

Create an application which takes a function in the form of y=f(x) and plots the graph for the function on the monitor screen.

Some sample functions are:

· y = 2*(x+3)

· y=x^2 (where ‘x^2’ means ‘x²’, also it should accept any degree of power i.e: x^n)

Minimum requirements for the solution include:

· should accept following operators: +, -, *, /

· should accept any power (i.e: xⁿ)

· should accept brackets (i.e: ‘( )’)

· x and y axis should be marked, and labeled properly

· should mark x and y intercept

· should be able to zoom in and out from the graph

· must be able to move viewing window using arrow keys

Optional features:

· Include sin(x), cos(x), and tan(x) as part of the functions

o Examples

§ y=sin(x)

§ y=cos(2*x) + sin(x)

Contestants can use any programming language of their choice, and the platforms are either DOS (BGI pixel graphics) or Win32. Recommended programming languages are:

· VC++ (Win 32)

· Java (Win 32)

· Visual Basic (Win 32)

· Turbo C (DOS)

· Turbo Pascal (DOS)