analytic geometry

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Before long it became clear to the men that I’d studied a high level of math known as analytic geometry.

From Literature

In an appendix to his major work “Discourse” in the 17th century, Descartes introduced a version of analytic geometry – in which algebra is used to solve geometric problems.

From Scientific American

Once Johnson completed the standard mathematics curriculum at West Virginia State College, Claytor created advanced classes just for her, including a course on analytic geometry.

From Salon

The subject that grew out of this critical insight, analytic geometry, is essential to understanding calculus; yet our students are coming out of high school unable to graph straight lines or parabolas.

From Literature

It was like a bell sounding, taking her back to the course on the analytic geometry of space that Dr. Claytor had created for her.

From Literature