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Tangent

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Used in geometry to describe a precise mathematical concept, often in discussions about shapes. SlideThe geometry problem required us to calculate the angles where the tangent touches the circle.
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In a tangent to a curve, the point of contact is unique and does not cross the curve. SlideAt the point of tangency, the tangent only meets the curve once.