Analytic Geometry: Coordinate Systems and Equations
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What fundamental principle underlies calculating the distance between two points, both in a plane and in space?

  • The Pythagorean Theorem. (correct)
  • The principles of trigonometry.
  • The properties of vector projections.
  • The properties of similar triangles.
  • In analytic geometry, how are points represented within the Cartesian coordinate system?

  • By an ordered pair (x, y) in two dimensions. (correct)
  • By a geometric shape with defined angles.
  • By a single real number on a number line.
  • By vectors indicating magnitude and direction.
  • Suppose you have two points in space, A(1, 2, 3) and B(4, 5, 6). What is the distance between points A and B?

  • $\sqrt{10}$
  • $\sqrt{18}$
  • $3$
  • $3\sqrt{3}$ (correct)
  • Which of the following statements accurately describes Rene Descartes' contribution to the field of mathematics?

    <p>He established a geometry using a coordinate system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a two-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, what term is used to describe the horizontal coordinate of a point?

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

    Line A passes through points (1, 5) and (3, 9). Line B is perpendicular to Line A. What is the slope of Line B?

    <p>$-\frac{1}{2}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A line is parallel to the x-axis. What is its slope?

    <p>0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Line P has a slope of 3. Line Q has a slope of -1/3. What is the relationship between Line P and Line Q?

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

    Given two lines with slopes $m_1 = 2$ and $m_2 = 5$, what is the tangent of the angle between these two lines?

    <p>$3/11$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition indicates that two lines are parallel?

    <p>Their slopes are equal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the slope of a line parallel to the y-axis?

    <p>Infinity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Three points A(1, 2), B(4, 7), and C(6, 3) form a triangle. If the coordinates are listed in a counterclockwise direction, which order is correct for using the area formula?

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    A triangle has vertices at (0, 0), (1, 1), and (2, 0). If calculating the area using coordinate geometry, what is the correct sequential order of these points?

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    A point (1, 2) is located near a line defined by $3x + 4y + 5 = 0$. According to the convention provided, which sign should be used in the point-to-line distance formula?

    <p>Positive, because B is positive and the point is above the line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two parallel lines are defined by the equations $2x + 3y + 6 = 0$ and $2x + 3y + 12 = 0$. What is the correct setup to calculate the distance d between them?

    <p>$d = \frac{|6 - 12|}{\sqrt{2^2 + 3^2}}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A line segment is defined by the points (1, 5) and (4, 2). Point P divides this segment in a 2:1 ratio. Which formula accurately calculates the x-coordinate of point P?

    <p>$x = \frac{(1 \cdot 2) + (4 \cdot 1)}{2 + 1}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A line segment has endpoints at (8, -2) and (4, 6). What are the coordinates of the midpoint of this segment?

    <p>(6, 2) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consider a line segment with endpoints A(2, -3) and B(5, 1). If point P divides AB in a 1:2 ratio, find the y-coordinate of point P.

    <p>-5/3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given two parallel lines defined by $4x - 3y + 8 = 0$ and $4x - 3y - 7 = 0$, calculate the distance between them.

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

    A point (5, -1) is near the line $-2x + 5y - 3 = 0$. Determine the correct sign to use in the point-to-line distance formula according to the provided conventions.

    <p>Negative, because B is positive and the point is likely below the line. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Find the midpoint of a line segment with endpoints at (-3, 7) and (5, -9).

    <p>(1, -1) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Analytic Geometry

    A branch of Mathematics combining Algebra and Geometry through coordinates.

    Cartesian Coordinates System

    A coordinate system where each point is identified by an ordered pair (x, y).

    Distance Formula (2D)

    Formula to find the distance between two points: d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)²).

    Distance Formula (3D)

    Extends the distance formula to three dimensions: d = √((x2 - x1)² + (y2 - y1)² + (z2 - z1)²).

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    Distance between Line and Point

    Calculates how far a point is from a line using the line's equation Ax + By + C = 0.

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    Distance formula between point and line

    d = ±√(A² + B²) for line Ax + By + C = 0

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    Positive distance condition

    Use + if B is positive and point is above/right the line

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    Negative distance condition

    Use + if B is negative and point is below/left the line

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    Distance between parallel lines

    d = |C1 - C2| / ±√(A² + B²) uses absolute difference

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    Division of line segment

    Point P divides segment between (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) with ratios r1, r2

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    Abscissa of point P

    x = (x1r2 + x2r1) / (r1 + r2) for divided segment

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    Ordinate of point P

    y = (y1r2 + y2r1) / (r1 + r2) for divided segment

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    Midpoint of a line segment

    Midpoint coordinates: x = (x1 + x2)/2, y = (y1 + y2)/2

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    Slope of a line (m)

    The slope is the rise (∆y) over run (∆x) of a line, m = ∆y/∆x.

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    Horizontal line slope

    A line parallel to the x-axis has a slope of zero (m = 0).

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    Vertical line slope

    A line parallel to the y-axis has a slope of infinity (m = ∞).

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    Parallel lines

    Parallel lines have the same slope (m1 = m2).

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    Perpendicular lines

    For perpendicular lines, the slopes are negative reciprocals (m2 = -1/m1).

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    Angle between two lines

    The angle θ between lines with slopes m1 and m2 is given by θ = tan⁻¹((m2 - m1)/(1 + m2*m1)).

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    Area of a triangle by coordinates

    The area of a triangle with vertices (x1,y1), (x2,y2), (x3,y3) is determined using counterclockwise order.

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    Formula for triangle area

    Use the determinant method for the area: Area = ½ | x1(y2 - y3) + x2(y3 - y1) + x3(y1 - y2) |.

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    Study Notes

    Analytic Geometry

    • Analytic geometry combines algebra and geometry
    • Uses coordinate systems to study geometric shapes
    • Rene Descartes pioneered the use of coordinate systems in 1637.

    Rectangular Coordinate System

    • Also known as the Cartesian coordinate system
    • A two-dimensional system
    • Each point is represented by an ordered pair (x, y)
    • x-axis (horizontal): abscissa
    • y-axis (vertical): ordinate
    • Quadrants: I (+,+), II (-,+), III (-,-), IV (+,-)

    Distance Between Two Points in a Plane

    • Distance formula: d = √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²).

    Distance Between Two Points in Space

    • Distance formula: d = √((x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)² + (z₂ - z₁)²).

    Equations of Lines

    • General Equation: Ax + By + C = 0
    • Point-Slope Form: (y - y₁) = m(x - x₁)
    • Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
    • Two-Point Form: (y - y₁) = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁) * (x - x₁)
    • Intercept Form: x/a + y/b = 1

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    Explore analytic geometry, which combines algebra and geometry using coordinate systems. Learn about the rectangular coordinate system, distance formulas in 2D and 3D, and different forms of line equations. Understand point-slope, slope-intercept, and two-point forms.

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