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Drawing a Line Tangent to a Circle

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Explore lines tangent to a circle. In this math lesson, students manipulate circles and lines on a TI calculator. They draw a circle  and analyze perpendicular lines intersecting the circle in only one place. This activity works best if each student has a TI-83 or TI-84 for their own viewing.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
circles, ti calculator, calculator skills

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Calculus, circles, ti calculator, math
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Calculator
Year
2008
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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HSG-CO.D.12 MP3 MP4 MP5

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