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Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 – Year 12 · Further work with vectors · Vector equations of lines and curves · Topic: Problem solving & reasoning · Year 12

Examine and identify curves given as vector equations in two dimensions and three dimensions using graphing applications

Dot point ID extension-2-year-12-further-work-with-vectors/dp-9f9a2b36 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

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Outcomes for this focus area (ME2-12-02)

ME2-12-02 uses vectors to model lines and curves, solve problems, and prove results involving geometry and coordinate geometry

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Desmos Graphing Calculator
Desmos · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 82 more
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GeoGebra Classic
GeoGebra · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 84 more