Tangents to a Quadratic through a Given Point

This sketch allows students to investigate what happens when you require the tangents to [math]y=x^2[/math] to go through a specified point. The general case requires differentiation, and solving a quadratic, and would be a good investigation for a first-year A-level student.

 

Jon Ingram

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
dynamic  exploration  investigation  quadratic  tangent  tangent-line 
Target Group (Age)
15 – 18
Language
English (United Kingdom)
 
 
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4.0
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