E298 -- De insigni promotione methodi tangentium inversae

(On the notable advancement of the inverse method of tangents)


Summary:

Euler considers the problems that arise from mixed differential and difference equations. For example: the problem of reciprocal trajectory.

According to C. G. J. Jacobi, a treatise with this title was read to the Berlin Academy on September 3, 1761.

According to the records, it was presented to the St. Petersburg Academy on May 17, 1762.

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