Riders in Geometry
Cambridge University Press, 5/26/2016
EAN 9781316611821, ISBN10: 1316611825
Paperback, 152 pages, 17.8 x 12.8 x 1 cm
Language: English
Originally published in 1929, this book presents a guide to riders in geometry aimed at students of matriculation or School Certificate standard. The text is divided into three main sections: 'The straight line'; 'The circle'; 'General'. Exercises are included at the end of each section. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geometry, mathematics and the history of education.
Preface
Part I. The Straight Line
1. Introduction
2. Parallels
3. Congruence
4. Parallelograms
5. The mid-point and the intercept propositions
6. The angle-sum theorem
right angles
7. Inequalities in a triangle
8. The area group of propositions
9. Pythagoras' and its associated theorems
Part II. The Circle
10. Angle properties of a circle
11. Properties of chords of a circle
12. Arcs, angles and chords
13. Tangency
14. Rectangle properties of circles
Part III. General
15. Loci
16. Angles of 60° and 120°
17. Symmetry.