Conic Section is Curve of Second Degree

Theorem

A conic section is a curve of second degree.


Proof


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Sources

  • 1933: D.M.Y. Sommerville: Analytical Conics (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {IV}$. The Ellipse: $1 \text a$. Focal properties
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