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HOW TO FIND THE DERIVATIVE OF A POLAR EQUATION AT A POINT WITH TI89 CALCULATOR

Steps Key Sequence Screens
1. Graph a polar equation  
2. Find Derivative Press F5 (for Math Menu)
  Press 6 (for Derivatives Submenu)
For dy/dx:
  Press 1 (for dy/dx)
  Type in given theta value (i.e., the point), then ENTER
For dr/d(theta):
  Press 4 (for dr/d(theta))
  Type in given theta value (i.e., the point), then ENTER