Folium of Descartes

In geometry, the folium of Descartes is an algebraic curve defined by the equation In geometry, the folium of Descartes is an algebraic curve defined by the equation It forms a loop in the first quadrant with a double point at the origin and asymptote It is symmetrical about y = x {displaystyle y=x} . The name comes from the Latin word folium which means 'leaf'.