Isbn: 9781332512676 - the cambridge mathematical journal, vol. 2 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles of applying algebra to geometry, a subject that has fascinated mathematicians for centuries. The author explores how geometrical ideas like magnitude and direction can be represented by numerical symbols, paving the way for a more rigorous and efficient approach to geometric analysis. The book examines the significance of the commutative and distributive laws in this context, demonstrating how these foundational principles allow for the representation of areas and solids through the multiplication of linear symbols. The author also investigates the role of direction in geometry, introducing the concept of a "turning operation" which transforms a line through a specified angle. The discussion extends to the interpretation of the plus and minus signs used in geometry, revealing their connection to the turning of planes and their underlying geometrical significance. This book's exploration of these topics contributes to a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts underpinning the powerful union of algebra and geometry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …