# How to plot coordinates from math input onto following screen's graph

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**Created:** [February 6, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://cl.desmos.com/t/how-to-plot-coordinates-from-math-input-onto-following-screens-graph/2582 "2021-02-06T15:19:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kevin\_Grogaard](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/cl.desmos.com/kevin_grogaard/32/2096_2.png) [@Kevin\_Grogaard](https://cl.desmos.com/u/Kevin_Grogaard)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 3:19pm UTC](https://cl.desmos.com/t/how-to-plot-coordinates-from-math-input-onto-following-screens-graph/2582/1 "2021-02-06T15:19:30Z")

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I am looking to teach a introduction lesson on linear inequalities for an Algebra 1 course. I would like for my students to explore the idea of how you decide where to shade by whether or not a point works in that section of the graph. I want them to pick their own point, whether it be by putting it into a table or math input or using a draggable point on a given graph. Then on the next screen, to plot all these coordinates on a graph with the given line to show which part of the graph should be shaded. Is there a way to even do this?

Also, I have been trying to read through other related posts, but I am new to using the more advanced parts of Desmos and programming in general.

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**Author:** ![Susan\_Lauer](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/cl.desmos.com/susan_lauer/32/1832_2.png) [@Susan\_Lauer](https://cl.desmos.com/u/Susan_Lauer)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://cl.desmos.com/t/how-to-plot-coordinates-from-math-input-onto-following-screens-graph/2582/2 "2021-02-06T22:37:27Z")

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There are a lot of parts in this type of activity, but a lot of repetition, too. This might be close to what you’re considering:  
[https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/601ef9cbe3a8ad0ccbc2a1f9](https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/601ef9cbe3a8ad0ccbc2a1f9)

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**Author:** ![Kevin\_Grogaard](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/cl.desmos.com/kevin_grogaard/32/2096_2.png) [@Kevin\_Grogaard](https://cl.desmos.com/u/Kevin_Grogaard)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://cl.desmos.com/t/how-to-plot-coordinates-from-math-input-onto-following-screens-graph/2582/3 "2021-02-22T13:19:59Z")

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Susan, I certainly appreciate the help! Sorry for the late response, I have been caught up with other stuff that I forgot about this post until now.