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algebraic quantities ANALYSIS.-Let x denote antecedent arithmetical arithmetical means binomial called Charles Clearing of fractions coefficient common difference complete equation completing the square contains contrary signs cost cube DAVIES denominator denote the number Divide dividend division dollars equal number equal to 12 equation whose roots EXAMPLES exponent extracting the square factors Find the square Find the sum following RULE Give the rule given number greater greatest common divisor hence indicated John last term least common multiple lemons Let x denote logarithm minuend minus monomial Multiply negative number added number equal number of apples number of terms operation perfect square polynomial progression proportion quan quotient radical ratio Reduce remainder second degree second member second term simultaneous equations square root Substituting this value subtract tity transposing trinomial twice unknown quantity VERIFICATION whence