analytic geometry
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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 ● Aug. 10, 2023
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 ● Feb. 29, 2020
Among them were 72 letters by René Descartes, the founding genius of modern philosophy and analytic geometry.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2010
In the third year students take up complex numbers, polynomial calculus and more analytic geometry.
From Time Magazine Archive
Before long it became clear to the men that I’d studied a high level of math known as analytic geometry.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
