The Method of Coordinates (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Gelfand, I. M.

ISBN 10: 0486425657 / ISBN 13: 9780486425658

Published by Dover Publications, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Method of Coordinates (Dover Books on Mathematics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486425657
• ISBN 13: 9780486425658
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

This introductory text explores the translation of geometric concepts into the language of numbers in order to define the position of a point in space (the orbit of a satellite, for example). The two-part treatment begins with discussions of the coordinates of points on a line, coordinates of points in a plane, and the coordinates of points in space.
Part 2 examines geometry as an aid to calculation and the necessity and peculiarities of four-dimensional space. Written for systematic study, it features a helpful series of "road signs" in the margins, alerting students to passages requiring particular attention, and an abundance of ingenious problems — with solutions, answers, and hints — promote habits of independent work

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian