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Introduction
This is the first of three consecutive units on Analytical Geometry.
In this
unit we analyse the early historical development of Analytical Geometry
by looking at some of the original work of René Descartes, one
of the inventors of Analytical Geometry, and at some of the basic concepts
of Analytical Geometry.
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After
working through this unit you should be able to:
- Discuss
Descartes’ contribution to Analytical Geometry through
the union of algebra and geometry.
- Find
simple loci.
- Identify
and use different forms of the equation of a straight line.
- Apply
the distance formula.
- Use
strategies for constructing a coordinate proof.
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