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A Pencil of Lines
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Bender, Edward D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Given two interesecting lines, the "pencil" of this interesection is the family of all lines passing through the point of intersection. Presented is a characterization of all lines both in the plane and lying in opposite sectors of the plane as determined by one of the original intersecting lines. (JP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Inequalities
A Geometric Technique for Factoring Polynomials
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Meconi, L. J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Instruction, Mathematical Enrichment
Billiard Balls and a Number Theory Result.
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Jepsen, Charles H. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1979
A problem concerned with a ball on a billiard table is discussed. A theorem and corollaries regarding the path of the ball are formulated and proved. (MK)
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, College Mathematics, Games, Higher Education
Conic Sections in Relation to Physics and Astronomy
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von Baravalle, Hermann – Mathematics Teacher, 1970
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Geometry, Graphs
Computer Managed Instruction Homework Modules for Calculus I.
Goodman-Petrushka, Sharon; Roitberg, Yael – 1988
This booklet contains 11 modules (290 multiple-choice items) designed for use in the first course of a three-course calculus sequence using the textbook "Calculus with Analytic Geometry" (Dennis G. Zill). In each module, relevant sections of the textbook are identified for users. It can, however, be used in conjunction with any calculus textbook.…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Calculus, College Mathematics, Higher Education