User Guide

To differentiate an expression:
1. In the Expression palette, click the differentiation item or the
partial differentiation item .
2. Specify the expression and independent variable, and then evaluate it.
For example, to differentiate with respect to :
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You can also differentiate using context menus. For more information, see
Context Menus (page 20).
To calculate a higher order or partial derivative, edit the derivative symbol
inserted. For example, to calculate the second derivative of
with respect to :
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To calculate the mixed partial derivative of :
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