Analytic Geometry for Colleges by Edward Nichols
Analytic Geometry for Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools - Table of Contents
PART-I PLANE ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
- 1. Coordinates
- 2. Loci
- 3. The Straight Line
- 4. Transformation of Coordinates
- 5. The Circle
- 6. The Parabola
- 7. The Ellipse
- 8. The Hyperbola
- 9. General Equation of the Second Degree
- 10. Higher Plane Curves
PART-II SOLID ANALYTIC GEOMETRY
- 11. Coordinates
- 12. The Plane
- 13. The Straight Line
- 14. Discussion of Surfaces of the Second Order
What You Will Learn in Analytic Geometry for Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools
Analytic Geometry for Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools by Edward W. Nichols is a classic 19th-century mathematics textbook designed for students in engineering and physical sciences. Serving as an essential open academic reference, this volume provides a robust framework for analytic geometry for colleges problem solving practice.
The book systematically covers Cartesian coordinate systems, locus of equations, the straight line, circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, general equations of the second degree, polar coordinates, and three-dimensional solid analytic geometry. By combining clear geometric derivations with step-by-step algebraic methods, Nichols enables readers to execute essential conic section equations and spatial surface transformations with precision.
Valued by educators and self-learners for its logical structure, clear illustrative figures, and rich exercise sets, this historic volume remains an outstanding self-study guide. Nichols’ structured exposition equips learners with vital quantitative skills required for mastering classical plane and solid analytic geometry principles.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
Analytic Geometry for Colleges by Edward Nichols
Publisher:
Leach, Shewell & Sanborn
Year:
1892
Pages:
300
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
B015QXUFXC
ISBN-13 #:
N\A
License:
Public Domain Work
Amazon:
Amazon
About the Author: Edward West Nichols
The author Edward West Nichols
(1858–1927) was a distinguished American educator, mathematician, and Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), who authored classic mathematical textbooks for technical institutes.
His foundational academic texts stand as timeless plane analytic geometry, solid geometry, and calculus preparation study guides.
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