Derivative of a function
Compute the derivative of a function at a point Graph the derivative

Compute the derivative of a function at a point

Suppose you want to evaluate \( \frac{df}{dx} \) at \( x = 3 \) for the following function:

\[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 2x + 2}{x^3} \]

  1. Create a new document and select Add Calculator.
  2. Enter f(x), press Ctr Icon, then System Icon. Write the expression of the function.
  3. Press Menu Icon and select Calculus > Derivative at a Point.
  4. Enter x as the Variable and 3 as the Value. Press Enter Icon. Write f(x) inside the brackets. Press Enter Icon

    Recursive Formula Example

    The result should be \( -0.037 \) (rounded). Thus, \( f'(3) = -0.037 \).

Graph the derivative of a function

Suppose you want to draw the graph of \( \frac{df}{dx} \) for the following function:

\[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 2x + 2}{x^3} \]

  1. Create a new document and select Add Calculator.
  2. Enter f(x), press Menu Icon, then Enter Icon. Write the expression of the function. Press Enter Icon.
  3. In the following line, write fd(x). Press Menu Icon and Enter Icon to define the function. Then, press Menu Icon, select Calculus > Derivative, and write f(x) inside the brackets. Press Enter Icon. The derivative is displayed.

    Graph Derivative Screenshot

  4. Open a new page by pressing Ctrl Icon and Doc Icon. Select Add Graphs.
  5. Write f1(x) = fd(x) and press Enter Icon.
  6. Choose an appropriate window. For example:
    • \( X_{\text{min}} = -10 \)
    • \( X_{\text{max}} = 10 \)
    • \( Y_{\text{min}} = -10 \)
    • \( Y_{\text{max}} = 10 \)

    The graph should display as follows:

    Graph Derivative Screenshot