Calculator Activity

DERIVATIVES

OBJECTIVE: To calculate the derivative at a given point.

1. Evaluate

d

x3 where x 5

 

dx

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

dx

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 1: Set the calculator to radians by pressing

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STEP 2: Press

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STEP 3: Enter sin x by pressing

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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

 

dx

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 1: Press

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STEP 2: Enter ln x by pressing

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STEP 3: Enter 2 by pressing

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STEP 4: To solve press

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