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Curves, Tangents and Asymptotes

In this feature, we invite you to explore properties of graphs. Can you find functions whose graphs have the given properties? How does a graph change (or stay the same) when you transform it? And what do we really mean by a tangent?
A tangent is ...
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A tangent is ...

Age
16 to 18
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What do we REALLY mean when we talk about a tangent to a curve?
Transformation ... or not?
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Transformation ... or not?

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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This graph looks like a transformation of a familiar function...