The Tangent Problem

[nycmathguy]

All calculus textbooks begin with what is call the Tangent Problem to explain where limits come from or the idea of limits. In your own words, explain the Tangent Problem.

 

[MathLover1]

here is good explanation

https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wjeh/files/2012/08/calculus_note_limit3.pdf

 

[nycmathguy]

here is good explanation

https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wjeh/files/2012/08/calculus_note_limit3.pdf

I will check out the link over the weekend. Believe it or not, I still want to join Jenn's website. She is very organized with her math lessons. Maybe I'll join tomorrow.