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Tangent line equation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The equation of a line tangent to a curve at a given point, found using the point-slope form with the slope given by the derivative at that point.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Interpreting the Meaning of the Derivative in Context

Unit 4

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