Mathematics GCSE
tangent to a curve
What tangent to a curve means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of tangent to a curve
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A line that touches the curve at a point; it is extended well across the grid, then its rise is divided by its run to find the gradient.
Topics that use tangent to a curve
- Algebra - Graphs (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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