GENERAL GRAPHIC METHODSCHAPTER I DEFINITIONS1. Location of a point. If two fixed straight lines XX' and TT meet in 0 at right angles, and PM_L XX', and PN± TT, then the position of the point P is determined if the lengths of PM and PN are given.2. Coördinates. The I kj__ _______alines PN and PM are j Pcalled the coördinates of B,-----------3 j 1point P; PN, or its equal ! j031, is the abscissa; and | i UPJ/, or its equal OiV, is | i |the Ordinate of point P. y' j_______ ? ' , A*The abscissa is usually ~1J ^2 ^i ' l £ 3i/< denoted by ar, the ordinate j _i !hjy- Table of Contents PAET I General Graphic Methods; CHAPTER I; PAGE; Definitions1; CHAPTER II Graphic Representation of a Function of One Variable 4; CHAPTER III Graphic Solution of Equations involving One Unknown; QüANTITY13; CHAPTER IV; Graphic Solution of Equations involving Two Unknown; Qüantities 17; PART II; Solution of Equations bt Means of Standard; Curves; CHAPTER V; Quadratic Equations26; vii; CHAPTER VI; PAGE; Cdbic Equations 42; CHAPTER VH; BlQUADRATIC EQUATIONS 59; APPENDIX; I Graphic Solution of Problems 73; IL Statistical Data Süitable for Graphic Representation 78; in Tables 84; Answers to Exercises 89About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org