A Treatise on Algebra: Containing the Latest Improvements. Adapted to the Use of Schools and Colleges |
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45 cents 90 cents algebraic arithmetical becomes binomial binomial theorem coefficients column common divisor consequently contain continued fraction cube root denominator determine difference divide dividend divisible elimination equa EXAMPLE exponent expression final equation formula give given equation given number greater greatest common divisor greatest common measure Hence imaginary roots indeterminate least common multiple letters logarithm manner method modulus monomial multiplied negative roots nth root number of terms number of variations obtain odd number permutations polynomial positive roots prime number problem proposed equation quadratic quadratic equation quotient radical ratio real roots reduced remainder represent result rule second degree second term solution square number square root substituting subtract successive suppose symmetric functions theorem third tion transformed equation Transposing unity unknown quantity V₁ whence whole number
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Page 172 - If A and B together can perform a piece of work in 8 days, A and C together in 9 days, and B and C in 10 days : how many days would it take each person to perform the same work alone ? Ans.
Page 23 - Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor, and write the result as the first term of the quotient. Multiply the whole divisor by the first term of the quotient, and subtract the product from the dividend.
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Page 122 - Proportion is an equality of ratios. Thus, if a, b, c, d are four quantities, such that a, when divided by b, gives the same quotient as c when divided by d, then a, b, c, d are called proportionals, and we say that a is to b as c is to d...
Page 261 - The logarithm of any power of a number is equal to the logarithm of the number multiplied by the exponent of the power.
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Page 237 - There are two square buildings, that are paved with stones, a foot square each. The side of one building exceeds that of the other by 12 feet, and both their pavements taken together contain 2120 stones. What are the lengths of them separately ? Ans.