Circumscribed rectangle, bounding box. (Coordinate Geometry)

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Author:

John Page

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics

Institution Name:

Math Open Reference

Collection:

Math Open Reference

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

An interactive applet and associated web page that show the definition and properties of the bounding box of a polygon or set of points. The bounding box is used in other entries to find area using the so-called box method. The grid, coordinates and calculations can be turned on and off for class problem solving. The applet can be printed in the state it appears on the screen to make handouts. The web page has a full definition of a bounding box when the coordinates of the points defining it are known, and has links to other pages relating to coordinate geometry and a worked example. Applet can be enlarged to full screen size for use with a classroom projector. This resource is a component of the Math Open Reference Interactive Geometry textbook project at http://www.mathopenref.com.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings, Simulations

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Technical Requirements:

Java or Flash

Conditions of Use:

Custom Permissions
User may: * Use, view and link to any page on the site. * Print any page and distribute printed copies on a non-commercial basis. User may charge to cover the costs of printing and distribution. * Create courses or other documents that have links to any page in the site, even if that makes it look like the pages are part of the course, so long as the page contents are not modified. User may not: * Copy any file on the site electronically, other than for the purposes stated above.

Copyright Holder:

Copyright 2009 John Page