Tangent Theorem

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The word tangent theorem is used for various geometric theorems and formulas that deal with tangents:

  • A formula that describes a function for a tangent on a curve: see Tangent function
  • A formula that relates the sides of a triangle to the angles: see Tangent Theorem
  • A formula that relates the points of contact and intersection for a tangent and a secant of a circle: see secant-tangent theorem