How do I find the equation of a derivative using a TI-84?

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The TI-84 calculator does not support symbolic execution for finding derivatives. Users can utilize the plotter feature by inputting the differentiation command Math->differentiate(f(a),a,0,x) as y1(x) and comparing it with their predicted derivative y2(x). For accurate symbolic differentiation, tools like Mathematica or Wolfram Alpha are recommended. The TI-89 is also suggested as a viable alternative for those needing symbolic computation capabilities.

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I want to know how to do this so after I find the equation by hand, I can check to see if I am correct.
 
Ti 84 does not do symbolic execution. I guess you can go to the plotter and input
Math->differentiate(f(a),a,0,x) as y1(x)
and what you think the derivative is as y2(x)
and see if they line up, or test certain values numerically.

But yah, the best option is to use a CAS, such as Mathematica/WolframAlpha or the TI 89
 

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