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The Method of Coordinates

The Method of Coordinates

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

Reprint of the M.I.T. Press, Cambridge, MA., 1967 edition.
math and science; outer space; plotting; calculation; math reference; geometry; dimensional space; geometric concepts; language of numbers; defining position of point in space; calculate satellite orbit; 4 dimensional space; systematic study; margin tips; ingenious problem; solutions; hints; independent work habits; helpful series; Geometry; Geometrical Concepts; Coordinates of Points on a Line; Coordinates of Points in the Plane; Coordinates of a Point in Space
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The Method of Coordinates

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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

Reprint of the M.I.T. Press, Cambridge, MA., 1967 edition.
math and science; outer space; plotting; calculation; math reference; geometry; dimensional space; geometric concepts; language of numbers; defining position of point in space; calculate satellite orbit; 4 dimensional space; systematic study; margin tips; ingenious problem; solutions; hints; independent work habits; helpful series; Geometry; Geometrical Concepts; Coordinates of Points on a Line; Coordinates of Points in the Plane; Coordinates of a Point in Space