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To get the graph of the derivative of a given function f(X) on your TI-83 or TI-84 calculator:

 

Given a function f(X), in the Y= area of your TI-83 or TI-84 calculator key in the following:

 

Hit the MATH key followed by the 8 key.

 

Your display will now appear

nDeriv(

 

Key in the following:

 

nDeriv(f(X),X,X)

 

Then graph and slowly (sometimes very slowly) the graph of f ' (X) will appear.