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Taxicab Conics: An Exploration into the World of Taxicab Geometry.
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Natsoulas, Anthula – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Gives definitions of taxicab geometry and the MacDraw format for graphing. In the world of taxicab geometry, movement through the plane is along horizontal and vertical paths. Describes specific application to conic sections, including circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. Lists five references. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions