An elementary treatise on trilinear co-ordinates, the method of reciprocal polars, and the theory of projections |
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... writing on this subject has mainly been to place it on a basis altogether independent of the ordinary Cartesian system , instead of regarding it as only a special form of Abridged Notation . A desire not unduly to increase the size of ...
... writing on this subject has mainly been to place it on a basis altogether independent of the ordinary Cartesian system , instead of regarding it as only a special form of Abridged Notation . A desire not unduly to increase the size of ...
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... of the first degree between two variables . Putting gra bc = 1 , qr C gr -q = m , - r = n , b - r = the equation may be written la + mB + ny = 0 . 8. We shall next establish the converse proposition , that 10 MODERN GEOMETRY .
... of the first degree between two variables . Putting gra bc = 1 , qr C gr -q = m , - r = n , b - r = the equation may be written la + mB + ny = 0 . 8. We shall next establish the converse proposition , that 10 MODERN GEOMETRY .
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... written in the form n m n m C b a b α n m で 71 2 n m C b α C b α where it will be seen that the equality of any two members implies that the third is equal to either of them . Multiplying the numerators and denominators of the several ...
... written in the form n m n m C b a b α n m で 71 2 n m C b α C b α where it will be seen that the equality of any two members implies that the third is equal to either of them . Multiplying the numerators and denominators of the several ...
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... should have aa + bB + cy = 0 . Since af + bg + ch = 2 △ , this equation may also be written If + mg + nh la + mB + ny = = 2A ( aa + bB + cy ) . COR . The general equation of a straight line parallel F. 2 CONDITION OF PARALLELISM . 17.
... should have aa + bB + cy = 0 . Since af + bg + ch = 2 △ , this equation may also be written If + mg + nh la + mB + ny = = 2A ( aa + bB + cy ) . COR . The general equation of a straight line parallel F. 2 CONDITION OF PARALLELISM . 17.
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... written , λ ++ - 0 , α γ represents a conic , described about the triangle of reference . 3. Let us now inquire how the line βγ + = 0 μ ע is related to this conic . B = 0 , or , If in the equation of the conic we put + 2 = μ ע which is ...
... written , λ ++ - 0 , α γ represents a conic , described about the triangle of reference . 3. Let us now inquire how the line βγ + = 0 μ ע is related to this conic . B = 0 , or , If in the equation of the conic we put + 2 = μ ע which is ...
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a₁ aa+bB+cy angular points asymptotes auxiliary circle auxiliary conic b₁ b₂ Brianchon's Theorem C₁ centre Chap chord coefficients coincide common tangents conic section conics intersect Crown 8vo denoted determinant directrix distance ellipse find the condition find the equation fixed point fixed straight line focus follows four points given conic given point given straight line Hence hyperbola internal bisectors investigated Let the equation line at infinity line joining locus meets the conic obtain opposite sides parabola Pascal's Theorem perpendicular point f point of intersection points of contact projection prove reciprocal curves reciprocal polars represented respect second degree shewn Similarly sin POS tangents drawn theorem three points three straight lines tion touches the line triangle of reference ua² V'ca values Vb² vß² W'ab whence wy² λα
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