The Elements of Algebra: Designed for the Use of Common Schools, Also Serving as an Introduction to the "Treatise on Algebra"H.H. Hawley & Company, 1848 - 251 σελίδες |
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... equal or equivalent to each other . Thus , $ 1 = 100 cents , which is read , one dollar equals one hundred cents . In the same way a = b , is read , a equals b . And the same for other similar expressions . ( 4. ) The symbol + , is ...
... equal or equivalent to each other . Thus , $ 1 = 100 cents , which is read , one dollar equals one hundred cents . In the same way a = b , is read , a equals b . And the same for other similar expressions . ( 4. ) The symbol + , is ...
Σελίδα 10
... equals c . ( 6. ) When algebraic quantities are written without any sign prefixed , they are understood to be affected by the sign plus , and the quantities are said to be posi- tive or affirmative ; but quantities having the sign mi ...
... equals c . ( 6. ) When algebraic quantities are written without any sign prefixed , they are understood to be affected by the sign plus , and the quantities are said to be posi- tive or affirmative ; but quantities having the sign mi ...
Σελίδα 11
... number thus placed over the quantity , is called the exponent of the quantity , and denotes the number of equal factors which are to be multiplied together . Also , axaxaxa is DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS . 11 Definitions and Symbols PAGE.
... number thus placed over the quantity , is called the exponent of the quantity , and denotes the number of equal factors which are to be multiplied together . Also , axaxaxa is DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS . 11 Definitions and Symbols PAGE.
Σελίδα 27
... 3a2b by 4a3b2 , will be , 3aab X4aaabb - 12aaaaabbb = 12a5b3 . From which we discover , that the exponent of a , in the product , is equal to the sum of the exponents of a in the factors ; likewise , the exponent of b , MULTIPLICATION . 27.
... 3a2b by 4a3b2 , will be , 3aab X4aaabb - 12aaaaabbb = 12a5b3 . From which we discover , that the exponent of a , in the product , is equal to the sum of the exponents of a in the factors ; likewise , the exponent of b , MULTIPLICATION . 27.
Σελίδα 28
... equal to the sum of the exponents of b in the factors . Hence , the product of several letters having different exponents is equal to the product of all the letters hav ing for exponents , the sums of their respective expo- nents in the ...
... equal to the sum of the exponents of b in the factors . Hence , the product of several letters having different exponents is equal to the product of all the letters hav ing for exponents , the sums of their respective expo- nents in the ...
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added algebraic algebraic quantities antecedent arithmetical progression bx-ab change the signs Clear the equation cleared of fractions coefficient common denominator Consequently decimal denote digits Divide the number divisor equal equation of fractions EXAMPLES exponent expression Extracting the square favorable Find a number find the values find x formula four quantities fourth geometrical geometrical progression gives Hence inequality least common multiple left-hand term letters metical mixed quantity NEGATIVE PRODUCTS negative quantities nth root number of combinations number of permutations number of terms number sought numerator and denominator obtain OPERATION placed polynomial POSITIVE PRODUCTS pression proportion quadratic equation quotient rate per cent reciprocal Reduce remainder repetend Rule under Art second term simple chance simple equations solved square root subscript numbers substituted subtract things taken third tions Transposing and uniting twice uniting terms unknown quantity values of x VULGAR FRACTIONS
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Σελίδα 54 - Subtract the numerator of the subtrahend from the numerator of the minuend, and place the difference over the common denominator.
Σελίδα 77 - Two persons, A and B, lay out equal sums of money in trade ; A gains $126, and B loses $87, and A's money is now double of B's : what did each lay out ? Ans. $300.
Σελίδα 69 - What number is that whose third part exceeds its fourth part by 16 ? Let x= the number required, Then its — part will be —x, and its — part —a;.
Σελίδα 181 - One hundred stones being placed on the ground, in a straight line, at the distance of a yard from each other, how far will a person travel who shall bring them one by one to a basket, which is placed one yard from the first Stone ? Ans.
Σελίδα 99 - Then divide the first term of the remainder by the first term of the divisor...
Σελίδα 38 - ... the first term of the quotient ; multiply the• divisor by this term, and subtract the product from the dividend.
Σελίδα 44 - To reduce a mixed quantity to the form of a fraction. RULE. Multiply the entire part by the denominator of the fraction...
Σελίδα 134 - Since the square of a binomial is equal to the square of the first term, plus twice the product of the first term by the second, plus the square of the second...
Σελίδα 10 - It denotes that the quantities between which it is placed, are to be multiplied together.
Σελίδα 47 - To reduce an improper fraction to a whole or mixed number, — RULE : Divide the numerator by the denominator ; the quotient will be the whole or mixed number. EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE.