Calculator Activity
DERIVATIVES
OBJECTIVE: To calculate the derivative at a given point.
1. Evaluate | d | x3 where x 5 |
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STEP 1: Press | . |
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STEP 2: Enter x3 by pressing |
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STEP 3: Enter 5 by pressing | . |
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STEP 4: To solve press | . |
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2. Evaluate | d | sin x where x radians |
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STEP 1: Set the calculator to radians by pressing | . | |||
STEP 2: Press | . |
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STEP 3: Enter sin x by pressing | . | |||
STEP 4: Enter by pressing | . |
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STEP 5: To solve press | . |
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3. Evaluate | d | ln x when x 2 |
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STEP 1: Press | . |
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STEP 2: Enter ln x by pressing | . | |||
STEP 3: Enter 2 by pressing | . |
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STEP 4: To solve press | . |
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