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The Group of Blue Planar Isometries - WildTrig: Intro to Rational Trigonometry - N J Wildberger

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This course explores Euclidean (blue) isometries from a rational perspective, focusing on grounded isometries fixing the origin. Students will learn basic formulas for projections, reflections, and the composition of reflections. The course introduces reflections in a line through the origin, associated with a rational parameter. The teaching method involves deriving formulas and interpreting the Weierstrass substitution in calculus. This course is intended for learners interested in rational trigonometry and geometric transformations.

Syllabus

Introduction
Reflections
Rationality
Weierstrass Substitution
Group Structure

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