An Introduction to Analytical Plane Geometry1867 - Geometry, Analytic - 272 pages |
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a² b2 algebraic angular points asymptotes Ax+By+C ax² axis bisects by² Cambridge centre chord of contact coincide cone conic section conjugate hyperbola constant cos² denote directrix distance drawn eccentricity ellipse equal equation for determining Euclid Find the equation Find the locus fixed point foci focus Geometry given line given point imaginary inclined infinite infinity intersection late Fellow latus rectum line at infinity line Ax+ line joining locus middle point negative origin parabola Pascal's Theorem passes Pembroke College perpendicular plane point x'y polar co-ordinates polar equation pole positive projection Prove rectangular hyperbola represents right angles sides Similarly sin² straight line tangent theorem touch triangle of reference Trinity College values vertex x² y² Y₁ Y₂ zero
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