Analytic Geometry
Analytic Geometry
Orestes Mendoza
INTRODUCTION
1. Nature of Algebra. In Algebra we study certain laws and processes which
relate to the number symbols. The processes are so definite, direct, and general as to render a knowledge of algebra essential to the students further progress in the study of mathematics.
geometry we study the position, form and magnitude of certain figures. The general methods consists of proving a theorem or solving a problem by the aid of certain geometric propositions previously considered. We shall see that analytic geometry, by employing algebra, develops a much simpler and more powerful method. angle, such as the sine and cosine, and apply the rules to mensuration.
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
Is that branch of mathematics in which problems are solved using the principles of Geometry and the processes of Algebra.
Two Parts;
Plane Analytical Geometry which deals with figures in a plane surface. Solid Analytical Geometry which deals with figures in a Three-dimensional space.
RENE DESCARTES
is regarded as the founder of Analytic geometry by introducing coordinates system in 1637.
Exercise 1 :
Plot the following points:
1. ( -4 , -3 ) 2. ( , ) 3. ( 3.5 , -2.5 ) 4. ( -2 , 3 ) 5. ( 35 , 0 ) 6. ( 0 , -6 )
Using the Pythagorean Theorem, the distance between two points can be calculated using :
d = (X2-X1)2 + (Y2-Y1)2
(Y1.Y2)
Y2-Y1
(X1,X2)
X2-X1
EXERCISE 2 :
Find the distance between the given points:
1. (1,5) (9,11)
2. (-9,-6) (3,9) 3. (-5,3) (0,8)
4. (2,13) (4,5)
5. (-1,7) (-1,14) 6. (4,-6) (17,-6)
EXERCISE 3 :
Find the Perimeter of the Triangle whose vertices are:
1. A (3,0) , B (5,2) , C (7,6) 2. A (6,2) , B (-1,1) , C (3,-2) 3. A (2,-3) , B (-6,-3) , C (5,4) 4. A (3,0) , B (6,4) , C (-1,3) 5. Show that the Triangle whose vertices are A(7,2) , B(11,10) , C(-5,8) is a right triangle.