Conics and Cubics

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"Conics and Cubics" offers an accessible introduction to algebraic curves, focusing on degree-three curves for clarity. It covers key concepts like homogeneous coordinates and intersection multiplicities, classifies irreducible cubics, and provides a simple proof of Bezout's Theorem. Suitable for a one-semester course for math majors or future teachers, it requires only first-year calculus. The new edition includes discussions on power series for curve parametrization.