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Drawing Figures

u To construct a tangent to a curve through a specified point

(1)Draw a curve, such as an ellipse.

(2)Tap [Draw], [Construct], and then [Tangent to Curve].

This highlights the tangent to a curve button on the toolbar.

(3)Tap the point of tangency on the curve.

This draws the tangent.

u To translate a line segment by inputting a vector

(1) Draw a line segment (AB), and then select it.

(2)Tap [Draw], [Construct], and then [Translation].

• This displays the Translation dialog box.

(3)Enter the vector for the translation.

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