A New Introduction to the Science of Algebra ...F. J. Huntington, 1836 - 304 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 13
... tion , and under the second , subtraction and division . Addition consists in finding the sum of two or more num- bers . Multiplication is the successive addition of a number to itself a given number of times . Subtraction consists in ...
... tion , and under the second , subtraction and division . Addition consists in finding the sum of two or more num- bers . Multiplication is the successive addition of a number to itself a given number of times . Subtraction consists in ...
Σελίδα 17
... tion is x ; 8 × 3 signifies that 8 is to be multiplied by 3 , or repeated three times , and is equal to 8 + 8 + 8 = 24 . The number to be repeated is called the multiplicand ; the number of times it is to be repeated is called the ...
... tion is x ; 8 × 3 signifies that 8 is to be multiplied by 3 , or repeated three times , and is equal to 8 + 8 + 8 = 24 . The number to be repeated is called the multiplicand ; the number of times it is to be repeated is called the ...
Σελίδα 40
... tion mentioned , and reduce an integer of the higher deno- mination to the same . The latter will be the denominator , and the former the numerator , of the proposed fraction . S. d . qrs . 1. Reduce 16 4 . EXAMPLES . 2 to the fraction ...
... tion mentioned , and reduce an integer of the higher deno- mination to the same . The latter will be the denominator , and the former the numerator , of the proposed fraction . S. d . qrs . 1. Reduce 16 4 . EXAMPLES . 2 to the fraction ...
Σελίδα 49
... tion being unity . If it be required to reduce a continued fraction to a simple one , we have only to apply the rule for the reduction of com- plex fractions ( 32 ) ; for , by beginning at the last , and reducing the mixed denominator ...
... tion being unity . If it be required to reduce a continued fraction to a simple one , we have only to apply the rule for the reduction of com- plex fractions ( 32 ) ; for , by beginning at the last , and reducing the mixed denominator ...
Σελίδα 54
... tion , is reduced to a decimal by adding cyphers to the nu- merator ( for this is multiplying by 10 ) , and dividing by the denominator . The following rule will now require no expla- nation . To reduce a vulgar fraction to a decimal ...
... tion , is reduced to a decimal by adding cyphers to the nu- merator ( for this is multiplying by 10 ) , and dividing by the denominator . The following rule will now require no expla- nation . To reduce a vulgar fraction to a decimal ...
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2ab+b² 2d power 4th power a²b² a²x a²x² added additive terms algebraic quantities Arith arithmetical progression ax² cent Clearing of fractions coefficient common denominator common difference contained cube root dividend division dollars equa evident EXAMPLES exponent expression Extract the cube Extract the square extracting the root factors Find the greatest Find the sum find the value fourth geometrical progression given number gives greater greatest common divisor hence improper fraction last term least common multiple less letter logarithms lowest terms merator mixed quantity monomial multiplicand nth root number of terms obtain polynomial Prod proportion quan quotient ratio remainder required to find result RULE simple fraction square root subtractive terms tens third power tion tity Transposing and reducing unity unknown quantity vulgar fraction whence whole number writing written
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Σελίδα 161 - It is required to divide the number 99 into five such parts, that the first may exceed the second by 3, be less than the third by 10, greater than the fourth by 9, and less than the fifth by 16.
Σελίδα 184 - If A and B together can perform a piece of work in 8 days, A and C together in 9 days, and B and C in 10 days : how many days would it take each person to perform the same work alone ? Ans.
Σελίδα 186 - ... of the sum of the shares of the other three, the share of the second ^ of the sum of the other three, and the share of the third...
Σελίδα 70 - ... and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. 3. Place the double of the root already found, on the left hand of the dividend for a divisor. 4. Seek how often the divisor is contained...
Σελίδα 63 - To divide a Decimal by 10, 100, 1000, &c., remove the decimal point as many places to the left as there are ciphers in the divisor...
Σελίδα 187 - What fraction is that, whose numerator being doubled, and denominator increased by 7, the value becomes §; but the denominator being doubled, and the numerator increased by 2, the value becomes f 1 Ans.
Σελίδα 73 - The first term of a ratio is called the antecedent, and the second term the consequent.
Σελίδα 62 - RULE. Divide as in whole numbers, and from the right hand of the quotient point off as many places for decimals as the decimal places in the dividend exceed those in the divisor.
Σελίδα 78 - In any proportion, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
Σελίδα 91 - If a footman travel 130 miles in 3 days, when the days are 12 hours long; in how many days, of 10 hours each, may he travel 360 miles ? Ans.