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Solution 34813: Graphing Derivatives on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.

How can I graph derivatives on the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators?

Example: Graph the derivative of f(x)=x3

Using the MATHPRINT setting:

• Press [Y=]

• Press [MATH]
• Press [8] to select 8:nDeriv(

• Press [X,T,θ,n] [X,T,θ,n] [^] [3] [Right Arrow] [Right Arrow] [X,T,θ,n] [ENTER]

• Once you have your function entered, press [GRAPH] to see the results.

Please see the TI-84 Plus Family guidebooks for additional information.