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 Science |
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... called Con- crete , or Mixed Mathematics , is nothing more than the art of applying previously developed principles to physical objects , as suggested by the demands of society . AD - DI'TION , [ L. additio , from addo. which is called ...
... called Con- crete , or Mixed Mathematics , is nothing more than the art of applying previously developed principles to physical objects , as suggested by the demands of society . AD - DI'TION , [ L. additio , from addo. which is called ...
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... called the method by of two or more quantities of the same kind . casting out the 9's . The principle on which Such expression is called the sum of the this method depends requires some eluci- quantities . dation . Since In arithmetic ...
... called the method by of two or more quantities of the same kind . casting out the 9's . The principle on which Such expression is called the sum of the this method depends requires some eluci- quantities . dation . Since In arithmetic ...
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... called algebraic . In the year 1637 , Descartes published his great work on the application of the princi- ples of Algebraic Analysis to the investigation of geometrical truths , and besides opening From this period , improvements ...
... called algebraic . In the year 1637 , Descartes published his great work on the application of the princi- ples of Algebraic Analysis to the investigation of geometrical truths , and besides opening From this period , improvements ...
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... called alternate interior angles : also , the two outer angles , on opposite sides of the third line , are called alternate exterior angles . If two parallel planes are intersected by a third , the analogous angles are called by the ...
... called alternate interior angles : also , the two outer angles , on opposite sides of the third line , are called alternate exterior angles . If two parallel planes are intersected by a third , the analogous angles are called by the ...
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... called the equations of the problem , and by examining them we are enabled to pronounce upon the nature of the problem . If the number of independent equations found is just equal to the number of required parts , the problem is ...
... called the equations of the problem , and by examining them we are enabled to pronounce upon the nature of the problem . If the number of independent equations found is just equal to the number of required parts , the problem is ...
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