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Press these keys
2nd→PRGM→DRAW→5:Tangent(
Step 1 of 4. Press 2nd.
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Walkthrough
- 1Graph the function
Choose a window that makes local shape visible.
- 2Draw tangent
Use 2nd → PRGM (DRAW) → Tangent(, then select the point or enter its x-value.
- 3Read equation
The displayed line has form y=ax+b; a is the numerical gradient.
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Worked example
Estimate the gradient of y=x² at x=3.
NORMAL FLOAT AUTO REAL MP
Tangent at X=3Y=6X−9AnswerGradient ≈6.