Practice - What is a Tangent?
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Practice Questions
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Define a tangent in relation to a curve.
💡 Hint: Think about how tangents interact with curves.
What is the first step to find a tangent line to a curve?
💡 Hint: Consider evaluating the function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a tangent line?
💡 Hint: Focus on how it interacts with the curve.
The slope of a tangent is found using which mathematical concept?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of derivative.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the function y = x^4, find the equation of the tangent line at x = 1.
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute properly into the point-slope form.
Find the tangent line to the curve y = sin(x) at x = π/2.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of cosine at important angles.
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