Texas Instruments TITANIUM TI-89 User Manual

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Basic Function Graphing

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2. As necessary, use

D and C to select the function for the first point.

3. Set the first point. Either use

A or B to move the cursor to the point or type its x

value.

4. Press

¸. A

+

marks the point.

5. If the second point is on a different function, use

D and C to select the function.

6. Set the second point. (If you use the cursor to set the point, a line is drawn as you

move the cursor.)

Drawing a Tangent Line

Drawing a Tangent Line

Drawing a Tangent Line

Drawing a Tangent Line

1. From the

Graph

screen, press

‡ and select

A:Tangent

.

2. As necessary, use

D and C to select the applicable function.

Note:

To erase a drawn tangent line, press

† (

ReGraph

).

7. Press

¸.

The distance between the two points is
displayed, along with the connecting line.

3. Set the tangent point. Either move the

cursor to the point or type its x value.

4. Press

¸.

The tangent line is drawn, and its
equation is displayed.

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