New University Algebra: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise, Containing Many New and Original Methods and Applications, for Colleges and High SchoolsIvison, Phinney & Company, 1863 - 420 páginas |
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... expression . Thus , in a + b , the sign indicates that the quantity b is to be added to the quantity a ; and the expression is read , a plus b . ; 9. The Sign of Subtraction is a short horizontal line , called minus . It indicates that ...
... expression . Thus , in a + b , the sign indicates that the quantity b is to be added to the quantity a ; and the expression is read , a plus b . ; 9. The Sign of Subtraction is a short horizontal line , called minus . It indicates that ...
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... expression is read , a minus b , or minus b plus a . The sign may be written between two quantities to indicate that their arithmetical difference is to be taken , when it is not known which is the greater . 10. The Double Sign ,, is ...
... expression is read , a minus b , or minus b plus a . The sign may be written between two quantities to indicate that their arithmetical difference is to be taken , when it is not known which is the greater . 10. The Double Sign ,, is ...
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... expression is equivalent to Va . Fractional exponents are used to denote both involution and evolution in the same expression , the numerator indicating the power to which the quantity is to be raised , and the denominator the required ...
... expression is equivalent to Va . Fractional exponents are used to denote both involution and evolution in the same expression , the numerator indicating the power to which the quantity is to be raised , and the denominator the required ...
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... expressions signifying that the whole quantity , a + b - c , is to be multiplied by x . Two or more of these signs may be used correlatively in the same expression , in which case the brackets should include the parenthesis or vinculum ...
... expressions signifying that the whole quantity , a + b - c , is to be multiplied by x . Two or more of these signs may be used correlatively in the same expression , in which case the brackets should include the parenthesis or vinculum ...
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... expression 3x is equivalent to x + x + x . In 4ax , 4 may be regarded as the coefficient of ax , or 4a as the coefficient of x . In 5 ( a + x ) , 5 is the coefficient of a + x . When no coefficient is written , the unit 1 is understood ...
... expression 3x is equivalent to x + x + x . In 4ax , 4 may be regarded as the coefficient of ax , or 4a as the coefficient of x . In 5 ( a + x ) , 5 is the coefficient of a + x . When no coefficient is written , the unit 1 is understood ...
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added algebraic quantity arithmetical progression binomial factors clearing of fractions coefficients cube root degree denote derived polynomial dividend division dollars EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE exponent expression figure Find the cube Find the logarithm Find the sum find the values following RULE formula fourth geometrical progression geometrical series given equation given number given quantities greater greatest common divisor identical equation imaginary indicated inequality irreducible fraction last term least common multiple less letters minus sign monomial Multiply negative quantity nth root number of terms obtain OPERATION partial fractions permutations positive roots problem proportion quadratic quadratic equation quotient radical sign rational Reduce remainder represent required root result second member second term square root Sturm's Theorem subtracted suppose surd taken third three numbers tion transformed equation transposing trial divisor unknown quantity whence whole number X₁ zero
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Página 209 - ... the product of the two, plus the square of the second. In the third case, we have (a + b) (a — 6) = a2 — b2. (3) That is, the product of the sum and difference of two quantities is equal to the difference of their squares.
Página 86 - Any term may be transposed from one member of an equation to the other by changing its sign (1, 2).
Página 66 - To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms. A Fraction is in its lowest terms when the numerator and denominator are prime to each other. 1. Reduce - to its lowest terms.
Página 178 - ... 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...
Página 169 - Subtract the square number from the left hand period, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. III. Double the root already found for a divisor ; seek how many times the divisor is contained...
Página 31 - That the exponent of any letter in the product is equal to the sum of its exponents in the two factors.
Página 77 - 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.
Página 52 - Measure, of two or more quantities, is the greatest quantity that will exactly divide each of them.
Página 266 - To express that the ratio of A to B is equal to the ratio of C to D, we write the quantities thus : A : B : : C : D; and read, A is to B as C to D.
Página 169 - Multiply the divisor, thus increased, by the last figure of the root; subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.