Equations of Geometric Figures.

Johnson, Carl S.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1974

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Equations of Geometric Figures

Johnson, Carl S.; And Others

Mathematics Teacher, 67, 8, 741-743, Dec 74

By translating inequalities into equations (e.g., x greater than 0 can be written x- absolute value of x = 0) and forming equations for unions and intersections of solution sets, students can develop equations for polygons. The method can be generalized to yield equations in three dimensions. (SD)

Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Enrichment Activities, Geometry, Inequalities, Instruction, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Secondary School Mathematics

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