The Five Point Conic Section: Exploration with Computer Software.

Mathews, John H.

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ERIC Number: EJ508973

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Five Point Conic Section: Exploration with Computer Software.

Mathews, John H.

School Science and Mathematics, v95 n4 p206-08 Apr 1995

Shows how five points determine the formula of a conic section and uses the determinant as a computational device to find the coefficients in the formula. Uses symbolic, numerical, and graphical techniques. (Author/MKR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Uses in Education, Equations (Mathematics), Graphs, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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