3. Show the result.

To find derivatives in the Function aplet’s Symbolic view

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To find the derivative of the function in the Function aplet’s Symbolic view, you define two functions and define the second function as a derivative of the first function. For example, to differentiate sin(x2) + 2 cosx :

1.Access the Function aplet’s Symbolic view and define F1.

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2.Define F2(X) as the derivative of F(1).

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3.Select F2(X) and evaluate it.

4.Press to display the result. Note: Use the arrow keys to view the entire function.

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You could also just define

F1(x)= dx( sin(x2) + 2 cos(x)) .

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Using mathematical functions