The Study of the Curves of the Equations Having the Type Form x^n + y^n = a^n

Author

Lena S. Reif, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1929

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

First Advisor

H.P. Pettit

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

The object of this thesis is to determine the general properties of the family of curves, x^n + y^n = a^n from some of the specific curves in that family. The first curve to be considered is the one in which a = 4 and n =1. x+y = 4

Comments

A thesis submitted partially to fulfill the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Reif, Lena S., "The Study of the Curves of the Equations Having the Type Form x^n + y^n = a^n" (1929). Bachelors’ Theses. 1159.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1159