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Construct tangent lines and make the connection to tangent functions. An informative lesson reviews the geometry origins of the tangent function. Pupils use that information to determine how to construct a tangent to a circle from a given point in the fifth part in a unit of 16.
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Instructional Ideas
- Let individuals use geometry software to create the constructions
- Review the relationship between all six of the tangent functions
Classroom Considerations
- Class should be familiar with basic constructions
Pros
- Answer keys use color to highlight the constructions
- Lesson connects the functions to geometry
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- None