Elementary Arithmetic: With Brief Notices of Its History, Volúmenes1-12Relfe bros., 1876 |
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... notation , and separated the idea of number from tho qualities of objects with which it was associated , are questions more easily proposed than answered satisfactorily . It is highly probable that the origin of number was coeval with ...
... notation , and separated the idea of number from tho qualities of objects with which it was associated , are questions more easily proposed than answered satisfactorily . It is highly probable that the origin of number was coeval with ...
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... notation , instances of which are found in Homer , Odys . iv . 412 ; în Æschylus , Eumen . 738 , and in other Greek writers . 2 In Euc . viii . 10 , it is demonstrated that if , beginning with unity , ten numbers are formed in continued ...
... notation , instances of which are found in Homer , Odys . iv . 412 ; în Æschylus , Eumen . 738 , and in other Greek writers . 2 In Euc . viii . 10 , it is demonstrated that if , beginning with unity , ten numbers are formed in continued ...
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... notation the cipher was denoted by a point or by a small circle , which latter it appears from Planudes was preferred . The word cipher ( Italian zifra , French chiffre ) has several equivalents in use , as nothing , nought , zero . It ...
... notation the cipher was denoted by a point or by a small circle , which latter it appears from Planudes was preferred . The word cipher ( Italian zifra , French chiffre ) has several equivalents in use , as nothing , nought , zero . It ...
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... notation . In the text of the writings of Moses all numbers are expressed in words at length , and the counting is made by tens , hundreds , & c . It is clear from the second chapter of the Second Book of the Chronicles that the Hebrews ...
... notation . In the text of the writings of Moses all numbers are expressed in words at length , and the counting is made by tens , hundreds , & c . It is clear from the second chapter of the Second Book of the Chronicles that the Hebrews ...
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... notation could have existed . There are no ancient writings extant which afford any satisfactory account of the origin of the Roman numerical symbols . From the large existing remains of Roman literature , besides monumental and other ...
... notation could have existed . There are no ancient writings extant which afford any satisfactory account of the origin of the Roman numerical symbols . From the large existing remains of Roman literature , besides monumental and other ...
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Elementary Arithmetic: With Brief Notices of Its History, Volúmenes1-12 Robert Potts Vista completa - 1876 |
Elementary Arithmetic: With Brief Notices of Its History, Volúmenes1-12 Robert Potts Vista completa - 1876 |
Elementary Arithmetic: With Brief Notices of Its History, Volúmenes1-12 Robert Potts Vista completa - 1876 |
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abstract number alloy amount annum Briggs Cambridge cent ciphers coinage coins composite numbers compound interest consist contained continued fraction copper crown cubic foot cubic inches cubit denary denote digits divided dividend division divisor earth English equal numbers equivalent Euclid Euclid's Elements expressed farthings feet figures find the sum francs gain gallon Geometrical given number gives grains greater greatest common measure guinea Hence hundred integer Julius Cæsar King least common multiple least number length less lineal logarithms miles minutes moidore months moon multiplied Napier natural numbers notation numerator and denominator ounce pence penny period pieces Potts pound Troy pound weight pounds Avoirdupois prime numbers PROP proportion quotient ratio reckoned reduced remainder repeating decimals respectively Roman Shew shillings silver sovereign square standard gold sterling subtracted Troy weight units University of Cambridge weights and measures worth yards
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Página 13 - ... the ratio of the ovendry weight of a sample to the weight of a volume of water equal to the volume of the sample at some specific moisture content, as green, air-dry, or ovendry.
Página 2 - ... to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day, and over the night, to be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and for years.
Página 2 - And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work.
Página 3 - The logarithm of the root of a number is found by dividing the logarithm of the number by the index of the root. For, У2 = %/Ï0^ = 10*.
Página 16 - The Quotient is the number of times the divisor is contained in the dividend. The Remainder is the part of the dividend which is left undivided.
Página 20 - In using an imperial measure of capacity, the same shall not be heaped, but either shall be stricken with a round stick or roller, straight and of the same diameter from end to end...
Página 22 - ... standard yard is given by the interval between the middle transversal line at one end and the middle transversal line at the other end, the part of each line which is employed being the point midway between the longitudinal lines; and the said points are in this Act referred to as the centres of the said gold plugs or pins ; and such bar is marked " copper 16 oz., tin 2|, zinc 1. " Mr. Baily's metal. No. 1 standard yard at " G2°- 00 Fahrenheit. Cast in 1845. Troughton
Página 6 - My lord, I have undertaken this long journey purposely to see your person, and to know by what engine of wit or ingenuity you came first to think of this most excellent help into astronomy, viz. the logarithms ; but, my lord, being by you found out, I wonder nobody else found it out before, when now known it is so easy.
Página 25 - JAMES, by the grace of God, king of England, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith; and of Scotland the seven and fortieth.
Página 6 - Mr. Briggs, to his great contentment.. He brings Mr. Briggs up into my lord's chamber, where almost one quarter of an hour was spent, each beholding other almost with admiration before one word was spoke.