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Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve
Display Title
Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve
Definition--Calculus Topics--Tangent to a Curve
A line that intersects a curve at a single point and is perpendicular to the curve at that point. In calculus the derivative of a differentiable function f(x) is f'(x) and can be used to find the slope of tangent to the curve for a given point.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1.C |
|---|---|
| Grade Range | 11 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Advanced Topics in Algebra • Calculus Vocabulary |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Keywords | calculus concepts, limits, derivatives, integrals, composite functions |