What Does the Graph of the Tangent Function Look Like?

What Does the Graph of the Tangent Function Look Like?

Note:

If you want to make the graph of the tangent function, you can use the unit circle to help you plot points. This tutorial shows you how to use the unit circle to make the tangent function graph!

Keywords:

  • definition
  • tangent
  • graph
  • derive
  • plot
  • coordinate plane
  • radian
  • trigonometry

Background Tutorials

  • Ordered Pairs and The Coordinate Plane

      • What is the Coordinate Plane?What is the Coordinate Plane?

      What is the Coordinate Plane?

      You can't graph a function or plot ordered pairs without a coordinate plane! Learn about the coordinate plane by watching this tutorial.

  • Relations

      • What is Domain?What is Domain?

      What is Domain?

      Did you know that a relation has a domain? The domain of a relation is the set of the first coordinates from the ordered pairs. This tutorial defines the domain of a relation!

      • What is the Range of a Relation?What is the Range of a Relation?

      What is the Range of a Relation?

      Did you know that a relation has a range? The range of a relation is the set of the second coordinates from the ordered pairs. This tutorial defines the range of a relation!

  • Dividing Integers

      • Why Can't You Divide By 0?Why Can't You Divide By 0?

      Why Can't You Divide By 0?

      Why can't you divide by 0? This may be one of the most asked math questions. Get this question answered once and for all by watching this tutorial!

  • Angles and Radians

      • What is an Angle in Standard Position?What is an Angle in Standard Position?

      What is an Angle in Standard Position?

      Understanding how angles are made in the coordinate plane is a big step towards understanding trigonometry. This tutorial shows you how an angle can be made in the coordinate plane!

  • Introduction to Periodic Functions

      • What is a Periodic Function?What is a Periodic Function?

      What is a Periodic Function?

      Periodic functions have some special qualities! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to these functions and learn what a graph must have to be called a periodic function.

  • Multiples and Common Multiples

      • What is a Multiple?What is a Multiple?

      What is a Multiple?

      Being able to find multiples of a number is important, especially if you want to find the least common multiple (LCM) between numbers. In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to the term multiple. You'll also see how to find multiples of a given number!

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