An introduction to algebra. To which is added an appendix containing a synopsis on variable quantities by S. Maynard1836 - 80 σελίδες |
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Algebra arithmetical arithmetical mean arithmetical series binomial coefficient common denominator consequently constant quantity cube root cubic equation decimal Defi denoted determine diff dividend division divisor equal EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE expression find the difference find the square find the sum find the value find three find two numbers fraction geometrical mean geometrical series give given number greatest common measure Hence improper fraction infinite series last term latter logarithms method multiplied natural numbers negative nth root number of terms orders of differences perpendicular plane triangle PROBLEM proportion quadratic equation question quotient rational remaining Required the sum required to convert required to divide required to find required to reduce result rule second term simple form square number square root substituted subtract surd third tion unknown quantity Whence whole numbers
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Σελίδα 36 - Now .} of f- is a compound fraction, whose value is found by multiplying the numerators together for a new numerator, and the denominators for a new denominator.
Σελίδα 18 - 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 40 - ... required. Or, multiply the quantity into itself as many times, less one, as is denoted by the index of the power, and the last product will be tJie answer.
Σελίδα 117 - What two numbers are those whose sum, multiplied by the greater, is equal to 77 ; and whose difference, multiplied by the less, is equal to 12 ? Ans.
Σελίδα 26 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction, Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the numerator; under this sum write the denominator.
Σελίδα 48 - ... and the quotient will be the next term Of the root. Involve the whole of the root, thus found, to its proper power, which subtract from the given quantity, and divide the first term of the remainder by the same divisor as before; and proceed in this manner till the whole is finished.* EXAMPLES.
Σελίδα 116 - Divide the number 24 into two such parts, that their product shall be to the sum of their squares, as 3 to 10.
Σελίδα 76 - One hundred stones being placed on the ground in a straight line, at the distance of 2 yards from each other, how far will a person travel who shall bring them one by one to a basket, placed at 2 yards from the first stone ? Ans.
Σελίδα 82 - Any quantity may be transposed from one side of an equation to the other, if, at the same time, its sign, be changed.
Σελίδα 2 - It denotes that the quantities between which it is placed are equal to each other. Thus, o=3, denotes that the quantity represented by a is equal to 3.