A New Introduction to the Science of Algebra ...F. J. Huntington, 1836 - 304 σελίδες |
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... called the science of quantity . A quantity cannot be great or small , much or little in it- self ; it is only by comparing it with another quantity of the same kind that it becomes so . Thus , a mile is a large quan- tity compared with ...
... called the science of quantity . A quantity cannot be great or small , much or little in it- self ; it is only by comparing it with another quantity of the same kind that it becomes so . Thus , a mile is a large quan- tity compared with ...
Σελίδα 13
... called the four rules of arithmetic ; all arithmetical operations what- ever are combinations of these . ADDITION . ( 7. ) Addition consists in finding the sum of two or more numbers . The sign of addition is + , and is read plus ; 5 + ...
... called the four rules of arithmetic ; all arithmetical operations what- ever are combinations of these . ADDITION . ( 7. ) Addition consists in finding the sum of two or more numbers . The sign of addition is + , and is read plus ; 5 + ...
Σελίδα 15
... called the minuend , the less the subtrahend , and the difference obtained , the remainder . The sign of subtraction is , and is read minus ; 8-4 signifies , that 4 is to be subtracted from 8 . RULE . Write the numbers , as in addition ...
... called the minuend , the less the subtrahend , and the difference obtained , the remainder . The sign of subtraction is , and is read minus ; 8-4 signifies , that 4 is to be subtracted from 8 . RULE . Write the numbers , as in addition ...
Σελίδα 17
... called the multiplicand ; the number of times it is to be repeated is called the multiplier ; and the result is called the product . The multiplier and multiplicand are also called factors of the product . Any two numbers which ...
... called the multiplicand ; the number of times it is to be repeated is called the multiplier ; and the result is called the product . The multiplier and multiplicand are also called factors of the product . Any two numbers which ...
Σελίδα 21
... called the dividend , the number to divide by is called the divisor , and the number of times it is contained in the dividend , is called the quotient . If the dividend does not contain the divisor an exact number of times , what ...
... called the dividend , the number to divide by is called the divisor , and the number of times it is contained in the dividend , is called the quotient . If the dividend does not contain the divisor an exact number of times , what ...
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2d power a²+2ab+b² a²b² a²x ab² added algebraic quantity Arith arithmetical progression ax² becomes Clearing of fractions coefficient common denominator common difference contained continued fraction cube root decimal fraction Divide the numerator dividend division equation evident EXAMPLES exponent expressed Extract the square extracting the root factors Find the greatest Find the sum find the value geometrical progression given number gives greater greatest common divisor hence improper fraction last term least common multiple letters logarithms lowest terms merator mixed number multiplicand Multiply nator nth root number of terms operation orders of units polynomials Prod quan quotient radical ratio remainder required to find result simple fraction square root subtractive terms tens tion tity unity unknown quantity vulgar fraction whence whole number writing written
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Σελίδα 117 - Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor, and write the result as the first term of the quotient. Multiply the whole divisor by the first term of the quotient, and subtract the product from the dividend.
Σελίδα 178 - 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 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 161 - B with $96. A lost twice as much as B; and, upon settling their accounts, it appeared that A had three times as much remaining as B. How much did each lose ? Ans. A lost $96, and B lost $48.
Σελίδα 132 - Reduce compound fractions to simple ones, and mixt numbers to improper fractions ; then multiply the numerators together for a new numerator, and the denominators for. a new denominator.
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 73 - The first term of a ratio is called the antecedent, and the second term the consequent.
Σελίδα 78 - In any proportion, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
Σελίδα 262 - A and B hired a pasture, into which A put 4 horses, and B as many as cost him 18 shillings a week ; afterwards B put in two additional horses, and found that he must pay 20 shillings a week. At what rate was the pasture hired? Ans.
Σελίδα 60 - Multiply as in whole numbers, and from the right hand of the product point off as many figures for decimals as there are decimal places in both factors.