An Easy Introduction to the Higher Treatises on the Conic Sections

1+m² a²+ab+b² a²+b² abscissa angle TAX asymptotes axes axis of x bisected called chord CONIC SECTIONS curve cut the axis denote determine Diagrams diameter directrix drawn eccentricity ellipse equation becomes EXERCISES Find the equation Find the locus fixed point focal distances foci focus given equation given line given point given straight line hence inclination to OX intercept latus rectum Let the equation M.D. Professor magnitude meets the axis middle point negative ordinate origin of coordinates parabola parallel to OX plane PM=y PM² PN parallel point Q points of intersection position Price radius represents a line required equation required line right angle ROBERT STAWELL BALL Shew similar triangles straight line passing Suppose the origin symmetrically tangent transverse axis Treatise University of Dublin vertex whence y=mx+c