HP 48G Series User Manual

Lesson 29: Finding Derivatives
Example:
Find
the
slope
of
f(z)
=
52%
—
S
at
=
1.
Step 1: Select Differentiate from the SYMBOLIC menu.
@ oi)
ne
4% DIFFERENTIATE 3
VAR:
RESULT: Sumbolic
EMTER EXPRESSION
ELIT [CHODE] [STEP JEANCL] OK
Step 2: Enter the expression.
@ (UAT) 5 @X FF) 2B)
D6 @X
DIFFERENTIATE 2
LA, EDEN]
“i = =r
VAR:
RESULT: Symbolic
ENTER EXPRESSION
ECT [CHODE] [STEP JEANCL] OF
Step 3: Enter the variable of differentiation.
(M) @)X (ENTER)
5 DIFFERENTIATE 3
DEXTE-BSR!
VAR: ¥
RESULT: EENI= =) =
CHOOSE RESULT TYPE
| [cHODE] [STEP JERNiL| Ok |
Step 4: Because you want a numerical derivative, make sure that
Hume ic is displayed in the RESULT: field.
(if necessary)
43 DIFFERENTIATE 3
SERMZ-6SR
EXPE:
VAR: ¥
RESULT: [FOE a=
VALLE:
CHOOSE RESULT TYPE
|___[cHoos] [STEP [ANGL] OK
7-2 Calculus, Statistics and Advanced Mathematics

HP 48G Series Specifications

General

Model	HP 48G Series
Type	Graphing Calculator
Display Type	LCD
Display Size	131x64 pixels
Programming Language	RPL (Reverse Polish Lisp)
Memory	32 KB RAM
Processor	Saturn
Power Supply	3x AAA batteries
Connectivity	Infrared (IR)