SMA 103 Mathematics

SMA 103 • ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY

Canonical syllabus units, structured theorems, lecture notes, and past examination problems.

Syllabus Units

Curriculum outline, core theorems, and revision problems.
7 Topics
Unit 01

The Straight Line

Cartesian coordinate system, distance formula, division of line segments, gradient, intercept, general and normal forms of linear equations, parallel and perpendicular lines, and angle between lines

Cartesian Coordinate System and Distance Formula Internal and External Division of Line Segments Gradient, Slope-Intercept, and Normal Forms Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Angle Between Two Intersecting Lines Perpendicular Distance from a Point to a Line
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Unit 02

The Circle

Definition of a circle, standard and general equations, center and radius determination, equation of a circle through three points, tangents and normals, and intersection of lines and circles

Standard Equation of a Circle (Center and Radius) General Equation of a Circle Circle Passing Through Three Non-Collinear Points Equations of Tangent and Normal to a Circle Length of Tangent from an External Point Intersection of Lines and Circles
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Unit 03

Polar Coordinates

Polar coordinate system (r, theta), relationships between polar and Cartesian coordinates, transformation of equations, polar equations of lines and circles, and curve sketching

Polar Coordinate System Definition and Representation Conversion Between Cartesian and Polar Coordinates Transforming Cartesian Equations to Polar Form Transforming Polar Equations to Cartesian Form Polar Equations of Lines and Circles Graphing Polar Curves and Symmetry Analysis
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Unit 04

The Parabola

Definition of parabola as a conic section, standard forms with vertex at origin and translated axes, focus, directrix, vertex, axis of symmetry, latus rectum, tangents, and normals

Conic Section Definition and Standard Forms Focus, Directrix, Vertex, and Axis of Symmetry Length and Equation of Latus Rectum Translated Parabolas with Vertex (h, k) Equations of Tangent and Normal to a Parabola Parametric Equations and Geometric Properties
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Unit 05

The Ellipse

Definition of ellipse, standard form with center at origin and translated center, major and minor axes, foci, vertices, directrices, eccentricity, latus rectum, tangents, and normals

Standard Equation of an Ellipse (Center at Origin) Major and Minor Axes, Vertices, and Foci Directrices, Eccentricity, and Latus Rectum Translated Ellipses with Center (h, k) Equations of Tangent and Normal to an Ellipse Parametric Equations of an Ellipse
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Unit 06

The Hyperbola

Definition of hyperbola, standard equations, transverse and conjugate axes, foci, vertices, directrices, eccentricity, asymptotes, rectangular hyperbolas, tangents, and normals

Standard Equation and Geometric Definition Transverse and Conjugate Axes, Vertices, and Foci Directrices, Eccentricity, and Latus Rectum Asymptotes of a Hyperbola and Rectangular Hyperbolas Translated Hyperbolas with Center (h, k) Equations of Tangent and Normal to a Hyperbola
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Unit 07

Trigonometric Identities & Equations

Radian measure, trigonometric ratios, Pythagorean identities, compound-angle and double-angle formulas, factor formulas, t-substitution, and solving trigonometric equations

Radian Measure and Circular Functions Fundamental Pythagorean and Quotient Identities Compound-Angle and Double-Angle Formulas Factor Formulas (Sum-to-Product and Product-to-Sum) The Half-Angle t-Substitution (Weierstrass) Solving Trigonometric Equations and General Solutions
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