This introductory text explores the translation of geometric concepts into the language of numbers in order to define the position of a point in space (the orbit of a satellite, for example). The two-part treatment begins with discussions of the coordinates of points on a line, coordinates of points in a plane, and the coordinates of points in space. Part 2 examines geometry as an aid to calculation and the necessity and peculiarities of four-dimensional space. Written for systematic study, it features a helpful series of """"road signs"""" in the margins, alerting students to passages requiring particular attention, and an abundance of ingenious problems - with solutions, answers, and hints - promote habits of independent work
By:
E.A. Burtt, Gelfand Gelfand Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 136mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 100g ISBN:9780486425658 ISBN 10: 0486425657 Series:Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics Pages: 80 Publication Date:20 October 2011 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Unspecified