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
She wrote a popular book on analytic geometry, published in 1748, which included an interesting curve that had been studied by Fermat in 1630.
From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016
Among them were 72 letters by René Descartes, the founding genius of modern philosophy and analytic geometry.
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2010
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 "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
