A Graphic Method for Solving Certain Algebraic Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George L. Vose

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331793245 ISBN 13: 9780331793246

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

A clear, visual way to solve algebra problems using diagrams you can see.

This book shows how a simple graphic method can answer questions about motion, distance, and time with ideas you can draw and read at a glance. It presents practical examples that are easy to follow and can be applied to more problems by the reader.

The method lays out time on one axis and distance on another, using diagonals to show movement at different speeds. By drawing lines and intersections, you can find when and where paths meet, how long a trip takes, and how changing speeds changes outcomes. The approach emphasizes intuition and visual thinking, making algebra feel concrete rather than abstract.

• Represent time and distance on perpendicular scales to visualize motion.
• Read intersections of lines to deduce meeting times and locations.
• Compare speeds by the steepness of lines and extract rates from diagrams.
• Apply the same ideas to real-world problems like travel, trains, or ships.

Ideal for readers who want a practical, diagram-based way to tackle algebra, whether for study, teaching, or engineering-style problem solving.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331793245
• ISBN 13: 9780331793246
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 92