Analytic Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

N. C. Riggs

 
9780365419129: Analytic Geometry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Analytic Geometry provides a clear, visual path from numbers to points and back, helping you grasp coordinate thinking from the ground up.

This edition emphasizes practical methods for plotting and solving geometric problems with numbers.

The book covers coordinate systems in the plane and space, including Cartesian, rectangular, and polar representations. It shows how to work with lines, curves, projections, and intersections, anchoring theory with step-by-step examples and exercises.
  • How points on a line represent numbers and how to read segments as numbers with a chosen origin.
  • Different coordinate systems and how to translate between them on plane and space.
  • Graphing curves, finding intersections, and understanding tangents and slopes.
  • Varied problems and exercises to build practical problem-solving skills.
Ideal for students and self-learners seeking a solid, practical introduction to analytic geometry and coordinate methods.

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