Definition:Analytic Geometry

Analytic geometry is the study of geometry using the techniques of algebra.

It is also sometimes referred to as:
 * Coordinate geometry;
 * Cartesian geometry;
 * Analytical geometry.

Traditionally, the subject is divided into two main branches:

Plane Analytic Geometry
Plane analytic geometry is the algebraic study of the Real Number Plane $$\mathbb{R}^2$$.

Solid Analytic Geometry
Solid analytic geometry is the algebraic study of the Real Vector Space $$\mathbb{R}^3$$.