Introduction to Analytic Geometry

Lesson#1
Introduction to Analytical Geometry
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French, (Father of Modern Philosophy)
Writing exponents as superscript of a variable or a number.
x,y,z as variable
a,b,c as constants.
"I think therefore I am"
PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED BY FINDING
* Distance between two points.
* Distance between a point and a line.
* Any point between two points.
* Mid point of two points.
* Examining polygons and their properties.
* Equation of a straight line.
* Inclination of a line.
* Slope of a given line.
* Slopes of parallel lines as well as perpendicular lines, and their relationships.
WHAT IS GEOMETRY AND WHAT IS ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY?
1. Word Geometry is derived from two greek words GEO (meaning earth) and METRON (meaning measurement).
2. Analytical geometry is the fusion of algebra and geometry.
chapter No 4
Introduction to Analytical Geometry
Exercise No 4.1