Analytic Geometry Basics
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A line passes through the points (1, 5) and (3, 9). What is the slope of this line?

  • $m = -2$
  • $m = 3$
  • $m = 1$
  • $m = 2$ (correct)
  • A vertical line on a graph has what type of slope?

  • Positive slope
  • Negative slope
  • Zero slope
  • Undefined slope (correct)
  • If a line has an inclination of 0 degrees, what is its slope?

  • -1
  • Undefined
  • 1
  • 0 (correct)
  • Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the angle of inclination and the slope of a line?

    <p>The slope of a line is the tangent of its angle of inclination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe a line with a negative slope, based on its angle of inclination ($\theta$)?

    <p>$90^\circ &lt; \theta &lt; 180^\circ$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analytic geometry combines which two branches of mathematics?

    <p>Algebra and geometry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited as the 'Father of Analytic Geometry'?

    <p>Rene Descartes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of rectangular coordinates, what does the 'abscissa' of a point represent?

    <p>The directed distance from the y-axis to the point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of rectangular coordinates, what does the 'ordinate' of a point represent?

    <p>The directed distance from the x-axis to the point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of a horizontal line segment that connects the points (2,5) and (6,5)?

    <p>4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of a vertical line segment that connects the points (3,1) and (3,4)?

    <p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using the distance formula, which expression correctly calculates the distance between points (1, 2) and (4, 6)?

    <p>$d = \sqrt{(4-1)^2 + (6-2)^2}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given two points A(0,0) and B(5,5) what is the distance between the two points?

    <p>$5\sqrt{2}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Points A, B, and C lie on the same vertical line. If point A is at y = 10 and point C is at y = 30, and the distance from A to B is 5, what are the possible y-coordinates for point B?

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    If three points are collinear, and the distances between them are 5, 7, and 12, which distance must be between the other two?

    <p>7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A line segment has one endpoint at (0, 4). If the x-coordinate (abscissa) of the other endpoint is 6 and the length of the segment is 10, what are the possible y-coordinates (ordinates) of the other endpoint?

    <p>12 or -4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A circle has its center at (2, 3) and passes through the point (-3, 1). What is the diameter of the circle?

    <p>$2\sqrt{29}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given the points A(-1, 1), B(6, -2), and C(4, 3), how can you determine if the triangle ABC is a right triangle?

    <p>Calculate the lengths of AB, BC, and AC; check if they satisfy the Pythagorean theorem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Analytic Geometry

    Studies geometric problems using algebraic methods and equations.

    Ordered Pair

    A pair of numbers (x, y) where the order matters.

    X-Coordinate

    The directed distance from the y-axis to a point.

    Y-Coordinate

    The directed distance from the x-axis to a point.

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    Distance Between Two Points

    Length of line segment connecting two points in a plane.

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    Horizontal Distance

    The difference in x-coordinates between two points.

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    Vertical Distance

    The difference in y-coordinates between two points.

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    Distance Formula

    Formula d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²) to find distance.

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    Collinear Points

    Three points are collinear if the sum of the lengths of the two shorter segments equals the length of the longest segment.

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    Isosceles Triangle

    A triangle with at least two sides of equal length.

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    Right Triangle

    A triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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    Triangle Perimeter

    The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides.

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    Slope

    The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the change in y over the change in x.

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    Zero Slope

    The slope of a horizontal line, where change in y is zero (m = 0).

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    Undefined Slope

    The slope of a vertical line, where change in x is zero, resulting in division by zero.

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    Angle of Inclination

    The smallest angle a line makes with the positive direction of the x-axis, φ, where horizontal is 0°.

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    Positive and Negative Slope

    Positive slope rises from left to right (m > 0), while negative slope falls from left to right (m < 0).

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    Study Notes

    Precalculus 1: Subject Orientation

    • The course is titled Precalculus 1.
    • A subject orientation session is planned.
    • A "Candy Confessions" session is planned.

    Precalculus 1: Candy Confessions

    • Images of jars of blue, red, yellow, and purple candies are shown.
    • Images of a large pile of multicolored candies are shown.
    • Questions include inquiries about favorite movies, hobbies, favorite places on Earth, favorite food, and last-read books.

    Precalculus 1: Gen Z POV/Insights

    • A quote from the Gen Z generation is provided, suggesting that worth is determined in the beginning of one's life.

    Precalculus 1: Definition

    • Analytic geometry involves solving geometric problems algebraically.
    • Transforming algebraic equations into geometrical representations like lines, curves, or surfaces.
    • René Descartes is acknowledged as the "Father of Analytic Geometry."

    Precalculus 1: Basic Concepts

    • Real numbers are represented by points on a number line.
    • Real numbers include positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.
    • Horizontal and vertical lines and coordinates are explained.

    Precalculus 1: Basic Concepts (Rectangular Coordinates)

    • Horizontal and vertical number lines (axes) intersect at the origin (0,0).
    • The coordinate system is divided into four quadrants.

    Precalculus 1: Basic Concepts (Ordered Pair of Numbers)

    • (x, y) denotes an ordered pair, where order matters.
    • x-coordinate (abscissa) measures the horizontal distance from the y-axis.
    • y-coordinate (ordinate) measures the vertical distance from the x-axis.

    Precalculus 1: Basic Concepts (Distance Between Two Points)

    • Horizontal distance between two points = right abscissa – left abscissa
    • Vertical distance between two points = upper ordinate – lower ordinate
    • Slant distance between two points = square root of (horizontal difference)² + (vertical difference)²

    Precalculus 1: Distance Formula

    • The formula for the distance between points (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is d = √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²).

    Precalculus 1: Examples (Distance)

    • Examples of horizontal, vertical, and slanted distances are provided through illustrative problems using the formula.

    Precalculus 1: The Distance Formula (Examples)

    • Distance between (0, -8) and (16, 7) is calculated as an example using the distance formula.

    Precalculus 1: Collinearity of Points

    • Three points are collinear if the sum of the two shortest distances equals the longest distance.

    Precalculus 1: Distance Formula Examples(Triangles etc.)

    • Triangles with vertices are drawn and the nature of the triangles (right angles etc) are identified using the distance formula.

    Precalculus 1: Distance Formula (Further Exercises)

    • Problems covering various applications of the distance formula, perimeter of triangles, area of triangles, etc. are presented.

    Precalculus 1: Basic Concepts (Slopes)

    • The slope (m) of a line is the vertical change divided by the horizontal change between two points on the line.
    • The slope formula is m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁).

    Precalculus 1: Slopes (Examples)

    • Examples cover finding slopes, inclinations, and slopes of parallel or perpendicular lines.

    Precalculus 1: Slope (Parallel and Perpendicular lines)

    • Parallel lines have equal slopes.
    • Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.
    • Problems on parallel and perpendicular lines are presented.

    Precalculus 1: Midpoint Formula

    • The midpoint P (Xm,Ym) of a line segment joining (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) is given by Xm =(x₂ + x₁)/2, and Ym = (y₂ + y₁)/2.

    Precalculus 1: Midpoint Examples

    • Midpoint calculation examples concerning lines, triangles, etc. are presented as illustrative problems.

    Precalculus 1: Exercises (Midpoint/Slopes etc.)

    • Exercises on calculating the midpoint, slope, distance, etc. of lines and vertices of shapes are presented.

    Precalculus 1: Straight Lines

    • The equation of a straight line is expressible in the first degree.
    • The graph of a first-degree equation is a straight line.

    Precalculus 1: Straight Lines (Forms of Equations)

    • Equations of lines parallel to the y-axis, general equations, and how to write equations in slope-intercept and point-slope form.

    Precalculus 1: Straight Lines (Equation Forms)

    • Point-slope, two-point, intercept, and general forms are stated for the lines.

    Precalculus 1: Straight Lines (Exercises)

    • Exercises are provided to practice writing and graphing equations of straight lines.

    Precalculus 1: Intersection of Straight Lines

    • Examples demonstrating how vertices of triangles can be found by identifying the intersection points of the lines defining their sides are presented

    Precalculus 1: Distance from a Line to a Point

    • The distance from a point (x₁, y₁) to a vertical line x = a is |x₁ - a|.
    • The distance from a point (x₁, y₁) to a horizontal line y = b is |y₁ - b|.
    • The distance from a point (x₁, y₁) to a line (Ax + By + C = 0) is Ax1 + By1 + C/√(A² + B²).

    Precalculus 1: Distance from a Line to a Point (Examples and Exercises)

    • Examples related to determining the distances between points and lines are provided
    • Exercises concerning distance problems related to lines and points are presented

    Precalculus 1: Locus of a Point

    • A constant point has fixed coordinates, and a variable point has at least one coordinate that can change.
    • A locus is a path or curve traced by a moving point according to a rule.

    Precalculus 1. Locus of points (examples)

    • Calculations concerning equations of locus of points equidistant from points/lines are illustrated
    • Exercises related to locus of points equidistant from given points/lines are also presented

    Precalculus 1: Angle Between Two Lines

    • The angle between two lines is the angle formed by their positive directions
    • Methods (slopes and inclination) are demonstrated for calculating the angle between lines.

    Precalculus 1: Angle Between Two Lines (Formula)

    • Formula for calculating the angle between two lines is derived, explaining how the angle is obtained from slope.

    Precalculus 1: Angle Between Two Lines (Examples)

    • Examples cover applications on calculating angles between lines (with slopes) and solving problems are demonstrated
    • Exercises for practice on calculations involving the angle between lines.

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