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The textbook I use introduced the Taxicab "circle" using the set-notation,

$$\{P|d_{T}(P,A)=1\}$$ $$\{P\mid d_{T}(P,A)=1\}.$$ as the set of points, such that the distance between all the points and the center is equal to 1$1$ taxicab distance, effectively defining the unit-taxicab circle. A later exercise problem extrapolated this notation, and I am confused as to its meaning. I will show the problem, then give my own interpretation. I am looking for error correction and further explanations, either written or visual, if possible.

6h.) Graph $\{P|d_{T}(P,A)+d_{T}(P,B)=d_{T}(A,B)\}$

Graph $\{P\mid d_{T}(P,A)+d_{T}(P,B)=d_{T}(A,B)\}$.

This is the set of points such that the sum of the distances between $P$ and $A$, and $P$ and $B$ respectively, is equal to the distance between $A$ and $B$. Firstly, this is not a specific computation; rather, it is looking for something in the general case. Secondly, the set of points $P$ that is the answer is dependent on the distance between $A$ and $B$, thus I am to observe some property of the relationship between the sum of circles, which hardly makes sense to me — how does one "add" a geometrical figure? (Aa question perhaps for another time). The answer to this will be a taxicab circle in the end, arithmetically related to the two centers $A$ and $B$.

The furthest I've gotten is this. I suspect that the taxicab circles of centers $A$ and $B$ will overlap, and their overlapping will constitute some answer, but this is mere postulating, and I haven't any proof for my statement, and no bearing as to whether or not I am even in the right direction.

To reiterate, I am looking for...

1.) Error Correction

and/or

2.) Written/Visual Explanation.

  1. error correction, and/or
  2. a written/visual explanation.

The textbook I use introduced the Taxicab "circle" using the set-notation,

$$\{P|d_{T}(P,A)=1\}$$ as the set of points, such that the distance between all the points and the center is equal to 1 taxicab distance, effectively defining the unit-taxicab circle. A later exercise problem extrapolated this notation, and I am confused as to its meaning. I will show the problem, then give my own interpretation. I am looking for error correction and further explanations, either written or visual, if possible.

6h.) Graph $\{P|d_{T}(P,A)+d_{T}(P,B)=d_{T}(A,B)\}$

This is the set of points such that the sum of the distances between $P$ and $A$, and $P$ and $B$ respectively, is equal to the distance between $A$ and $B$. Firstly, this is not a specific computation; rather, it is looking for something in the general case. Secondly, the set of points $P$ that is the answer is dependent on the distance between $A$ and $B$, thus I am to observe some property of the relationship between the sum of circles, which hardly makes sense to me — how does one "add" a geometrical figure? (A question perhaps for another time). The answer to this will be a taxicab circle in the end, arithmetically related to the two centers $A$ and $B$.

The furthest I've gotten is this. I suspect that the taxicab circles of centers $A$ and $B$ will overlap, and their overlapping will constitute some answer, but this is mere postulating, and I haven't any proof for my statement, and no bearing as to whether or not I am even in the right direction.

To reiterate, I am looking for...

1.) Error Correction

and/or

2.) Written/Visual Explanation.

The textbook I use introduced the Taxicab "circle" using the set-notation, $$\{P\mid d_{T}(P,A)=1\}.$$ as the set of points, such that the distance between all the points and the center is equal to $1$ taxicab distance, effectively defining the unit-taxicab circle. A later exercise problem extrapolated this notation, and I am confused as to its meaning. I will show the problem, then give my own interpretation. I am looking for error correction and further explanations, either written or visual, if possible.

Graph $\{P\mid d_{T}(P,A)+d_{T}(P,B)=d_{T}(A,B)\}$.

This is the set of points such that the sum of the distances between $P$ and $A$, and $P$ and $B$ respectively, is equal to the distance between $A$ and $B$. Firstly, this is not a specific computation; rather, it is looking for something in the general case. Secondly, the set of points $P$ that is the answer is dependent on the distance between $A$ and $B$, thus I am to observe some property of the relationship between the sum of circles, which hardly makes sense to me — how does one "add" a geometrical figure? (a question perhaps for another time). The answer to this will be a taxicab circle in the end, arithmetically related to the two centers $A$ and $B$.

The furthest I've gotten is this. I suspect that the taxicab circles of centers $A$ and $B$ will overlap, and their overlapping will constitute some answer, but this is mere postulating, and I haven't any proof for my statement, and no bearing as to whether or not I am even in the right direction.

To reiterate, I am looking for

  1. error correction, and/or
  2. a written/visual explanation.
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Difficulties with Set-Notation in Taxicab Geometry

The textbook I use introduced the Taxicab "circle" using the set-notation,

$$\{P|d_{T}(P,A)=1\}$$ as the set of points, such that the distance between all the points and the center is equal to 1 taxicab distance, effectively defining the unit-taxicab circle. A later exercise problem extrapolated this notation, and I am confused as to its meaning. I will show the problem, then give my own interpretation. I am looking for error correction and further explanations, either written or visual, if possible.

6h.) Graph $\{P|d_{T}(P,A)+d_{T}(P,B)=d_{T}(A,B)\}$

— This is the set of points such that the sum of the distances between $P$ and $A$, and $P$ and $B$ respectively, is equal to the distance between $A$ and $B$. Firstly, this is not a specific computation; rather, it is looking for something in the general case. Secondly, the set of points $P$ that is the answer is dependent on the distance between $A$ and $B$, thus I am to observe some property of the relationship between the sum of circles, which hardly makes sense to me — how does one "add" a geometrical figure? (A question perhaps for another time). The answer to this will be a taxicab circle in the end, arithmetically related to the two centers $A$ and $B$.

The furthest I've gotten is this. I suspect that the taxicab circles of centers $A$ and $B$ will overlap, and their overlapping will constitute some answer, but this is mere postulating, and I haven't any proof for my statement, and no bearing as to whether or not I am even in the right direction.

To reiterate, I am looking for...

1.) Error Correction

and/or

2.) Written/Visual Explanation.