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... means of the binomial theorem or of undetermined coefficients , both of which are amply dealt with . Probably the most distinctive feature of the work is the importance attached to the interpretation of alge- braic expressions and ...
... means of the binomial theorem or of undetermined coefficients , both of which are amply dealt with . Probably the most distinctive feature of the work is the importance attached to the interpretation of alge- braic expressions and ...
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... means of illustration and as a medium of independent research ; and through these means an effort is made to connect Algebra with Arithmetic upon the one hand , and with Geometry upon the other . The exercises are numerous and varied ...
... means of illustration and as a medium of independent research ; and through these means an effort is made to connect Algebra with Arithmetic upon the one hand , and with Geometry upon the other . The exercises are numerous and varied ...
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... means , indifferently , that b multiplies a or that a multiplies b . 14. Since multiplication by +1 effects no change in the quantity multiplied , we have ( +1 ) ( + a ) = + a ; Or , + multiplied by + gives + in the product . Again ...
... means , indifferently , that b multiplies a or that a multiplies b . 14. Since multiplication by +1 effects no change in the quantity multiplied , we have ( +1 ) ( + a ) = + a ; Or , + multiplied by + gives + in the product . Again ...
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... means of v . of 1 find two numbers such that the sum of their squares shall be a square . Make a table of such numbers . 4. Find the value of x in each of the following- i . x + { x + } x = 2x - 2 . ii . 3 ( 1 2.3x ) = 2 ( 1 + 2 ( x ...
... means of v . of 1 find two numbers such that the sum of their squares shall be a square . Make a table of such numbers . 4. Find the value of x in each of the following- i . x + { x + } x = 2x - 2 . ii . 3 ( 1 2.3x ) = 2 ( 1 + 2 ( x ...
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... mean that a is to be divided by b . In any case , a is the dividend and b the divisor , where a and b stand for any numerical quantities or algebraic expressions . We define the operation indicated by as the inverse of multiplication ...
... mean that a is to be divided by b . In any case , a is the dividend and b the divisor , where a and b stand for any numerical quantities or algebraic expressions . We define the operation indicated by as the inverse of multiplication ...
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Page 90 - PROPORTION when the ratio of the first to the second is equal to the ratio of the second to the third.
Page 254 - The logarithm of . the quotient of two numbers, is equal to the logarithm of the dividend diminished by the logarithm of the divisor.
Page 336 - ... University of Ohio, of Pennsylvania, of Michigan, of Wisconsin, of Kansas, of California, of Missouri, Stanford University, etc., etc. "Those acquainted with Mr. Smith's text-books on conic sections and solid geometry will form a high expectation of this work, and we do not think they will be disappointed. Its style is clear and neat, it gives alternative proofs of most of the fundamental theorems, and abounds in practical hints, among which we may notice those on the resolution of expressions...
Page 254 - ... that the logarithm of the product of two numbers is the sum of the logarithms of the numbers.
Page 74 - Multiply together the numerators for a new numerator, and the denominators for a new denominator.