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Segments from Secants and Tangents: Lesson Instructional VideoSegments from Secants and Tangents: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:24
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Year
2013
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Instructional Video

Segments from Secants and Tangents: Lesson

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Squaring the length equals the product of the outside times the whole. The presentation shows how to find a missing length in a tangent segment or secant segment. As part of a geometry playlist, the video provides the formula relating the lengths and works examples.

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Concepts

tangent lines, secant, circles, segments, length

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class develop a method to remember the formula
  • Lead a discussion on why they want only positive solutions

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes individuals can solve quadratic equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Contains a link to more Tangent Secant Theorem resources, including videos
  • Explains the steps in solving the problems

Cons

  • None

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