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You can explain it either using Sin or Cosine, or you could always just say
tangent= opposite/ adjacent
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What is Tangent in geometry?
A tangent is a straight line that touches the circumference of a circle at a given point
Is tangent in geometry and tangent in trigonometry same?
Yes a tangent is a straight line thattouches a curve at only one point But there is a tangent ratio used in trigonometry
What is the geometry term for a line touching a circle?
Tangent
In Geometry what is the term for a line touching the circle?
tangent
How do you solve tangent problems in geometry?
The answer depends on the precise nature of the problem.
What is Tangent in geometry?
A tangent is a straight line that touches the circumference of a circle at a given point
Is tangent in geometry and tangent in trigonometry same?
Yes a tangent is a straight line thattouches a curve at only one point But there is a tangent ratio used in trigonometry
What words in geometry start with the letter t?
Tangent.
What is the geometry term for a line touching a circle?
Tangent
In Geometry what is the term for a line touching the circle?
tangent
What does tangent mean in math?
Tangent, in geometry, is used to describe when figures have only one point in common. In Trig. tangent is applied to triangles.
How do you solve tangent problems in geometry?
The answer depends on the precise nature of the problem.
What t-word is defined in geometry as a straight line that touches a curve?
tangent
What t-word is defined in geometry as a strait line that touches a curve?
tangent
What t-word is define in geometry as a straight line that touches a curve but continues on with crossing it?
A tangent line touches a curve or the circumference of a circle at just one point.
What is the tangent formula in trig?
The Tangemt Formula for Geometry is opposite over adjacent, or opp./adj.
What T-word is defined in geometry as a straight line that touches a curve but continue on with crossing?
Tangent
