A secant line is a straight path cutting through a Curve at two distinct points. It represents the average rate of change between those points, hinting at the instantaneous change embodied by a Tangent Line as the points converge.
A secant line is a straight path cutting through a Curve at two distinct points. It represents the average rate of change between those points, hinting at the instantaneous change embodied by a Tangent Line as the points converge.