HP Prime Graphing Wireless Calculator User Manual

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Geometry

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7. Tap anywhere on the

graph, press

E

and then press

J

.

Notice that a point is
added to the graph and
given a name (B in this

example). Tap a blank
area of the screen to
deselect everything. (Objects colored light blue are
selected.)

Add a tangent

8. We will now add a tangent to the curve, making point B

the point of tangency:

> Line > Tangent

9. When prompted to

select a curve, tap
anywhere on the curve
and press

E

.

When prompted to
select a point, tap point
B and press

E

to

see the tangent. Press

J

to close the Tangent tool.

Depending on where you placed point B, your

illustration might be different from the one at the right.
Now, make the tangent stand out by giving it a bright
color.

10. Tap on the tangent to select it. After the tangent is

selected, the new menu key

appears. Tap

or press Z, and then select Choose color.

11. Pick a color, and then tap on a blank area of the screen

to see the new color of the tangent line.

12. Tap point B and drag it along the curve; the tangent

moves accordingly. You can also drag the tangent line
itself.

13. Tap point B and then press

E

to select the point.

The point turns light blue to show that it has been
selected. Now, you can either drag the point with your
finger or use the cursor keys for finer control of the

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