Mathematical Dictionary and Cyclopedia of Mathematical Science: Comprising Definitions of All the Terms Employed in Mathematics - an Analysis of Each Branch, and of the Whole, as Forming a Single ScienceA.S. Barnes & Company, 1857 - 592 páginas |
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... means to the limit . For example , if a regular polygon be inscribed in a circle , and the arcs subtended by the sides be severally bisected , and the points of bisection be joined by chords with the adja- cent vertices of the polygon ...
... means to the limit . For example , if a regular polygon be inscribed in a circle , and the arcs subtended by the sides be severally bisected , and the points of bisection be joined by chords with the adja- cent vertices of the polygon ...
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... means of symbols . The quanti plied to the numerical co - efficients , in which ties considered are generally represented by case the literal parts are said to be affected letters , and the operations to be performed with positive or ...
... means of symbols . The quanti plied to the numerical co - efficients , in which ties considered are generally represented by case the literal parts are said to be affected letters , and the operations to be performed with positive or ...
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... means of its shadow . 1. Let it be required to determine the alti- is to be determined , and let CD represent a staff planted vertically , whose length above the ground is known . At any moment of time note the point E where the shadow ...
... means of its shadow . 1. Let it be required to determine the alti- is to be determined , and let CD represent a staff planted vertically , whose length above the ground is known . At any moment of time note the point E where the shadow ...
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... means of which the arithmetical operations are much facilitated . Three separate tables are constructed ; the see ... mean value of which may be taken at 0.08 , being about 0.06 in summer , and 0.10 in winter . modulus of common system ...
... means of which the arithmetical operations are much facilitated . Three separate tables are constructed ; the see ... mean value of which may be taken at 0.08 , being about 0.06 in summer , and 0.10 in winter . modulus of common system ...
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... means of certain metry , it will readily be seen , that aside from elements called co - ordinates . The relations the fact that both have for their object to between these variable elements are express - develop geometrical truths ...
... means of certain metry , it will readily be seen , that aside from elements called co - ordinates . The relations the fact that both have for their object to between these variable elements are express - develop geometrical truths ...
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algebraic altitude application arithmetical axes base bisect called centre chords circle circles of latitude co-ordinates cone conic conic sections conic surface conjugate constructed cube curve cycloid decimal deduced degree denote diameter differential co-efficient directrix distance divided divisor draw drawn ellipse equa equal equation expression factors formula fraction function generatrix Geometry given greatest common divisor hence horizontal hyperbola infinite number intersection latitude length logarithm mathematical means measure meridian method multiplied nth root operation ordinate parabola parallel pass perpendicular plane plane of reference polygon polynomial principal vertex principles projection quotient radius ratio regular polygon result rhumb line right angles roots rule scale sides sphere spherical square straight line subtract surface taken tangent term theodolite tion transverse axis triangle Trigonometry unit unknown quantity variable vertex vertical vulgar fraction whole number
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Página 91 - A Circle is a plane figure bounded by a curved line every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Página 534 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Página 7 - A sphere is a solid bounded by a curved surface, every point of which is equally distant from a point within called the center.
Página 281 - If two triangles have the three sides of the one equal to the three sides of the other, each to each, the triangles are congruent.
Página 472 - Three lines are in harmonical proportion, when the first is to the third, as the difference between the first and second, is to the difference between the second and third ; and the second is called a harmonic mean between the first and third. The expression 'harmonical proportion...
Página 86 - Then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term: the quotient will be the fourth term, or answer.
Página 4 - This cyclopaedia of mathematical science defines, with completeness, precision, and accuracy, every technical term ; thus constituting a popular treatise on each branch and a general view of the whole subject. 50 The National Teachers
Página 281 - If two triangles have two sides, and the included angle of the one equal to two sides and the included angle of the other, they are equal in all their parts.
Página 480 - In any quadrilateral the sum of the squares of the four sides is equal to the sum of the squares of the diagonals, plus four times the square of the line joining the middle points of the diagonals.
Página 140 - Subtract the cube of this number from the first period, and to the remainder bring down the first figure of the next period for a dividend.