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acres algebraic fractions algebraic numbers amount arithmetic bank binomial called cents Chapter coefficients common denominator common factor common fractions commutative law COMPLETING THE SQUARE compute cost cube decimal fractions decimal point Definitions degree denom difference digits discount distances divided division divisor draw arc example Exercise exponent Find the number following rule formula give given Hence hypotenuse improper fraction inches integers interest length letter linear equation method miles mixed number monomial months multiply negative numbers numbers equals numerator and denominator parenthesis percent perfect square Plot the graph polygon polynomial pound problem proceeds quadratic equation quantities quotient radical radicand ratio rectangle Reduce remainder result satisfy the equation side signed numbers simultaneous equations solution Solve and check square root student subtract Theorem third tion Transposing trinomial twice unknown weight write zero
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Page 157 - I. The square of the sum of two quantities is equal to the square of the first, plus twice the product of the first by the second, plus the square of the second.
Page 41 - Measures of Length 10 millimeters (mm.) = 1 centimeter (cm.) 10 centimeters = 1 decimeter (dm.) 10 decimeters = 1 meter (m.) 10 meters = 1 dekameter (Dm.) 10 dekameters = 1 hektometer (Hm.) 10 hektometers = 1 kilometer (Km.) 10 kilometers = 1 myriameter (Mm.) Measures of Surface 100 sq.
Page 44 - ... as many decimal places in the quotient as there are units in the remainder thus found.
Page 42 - OF CAPACITY 10 milliliters (ml.) = 1 centiliter (cl.) 10 centiliters = 1 deciliter (dl.) 10 deciliters = 1 liter (1.) 10 liters = 1 dekaliter (Dl.) 10 dekaliters = 1 hektoliter (hi.) 10 hektoliters = 1 kiloliter (kl.) MEASURES OF WEIGHT 10 milligrams (mg.) = 1 centigram (eg.) 10 centigrams = 1 decigram (dg.) 10 decigrams = 1 gram (g.) 10 grams...
Page 158 - The square of the difference of two quantities is equal to the square of the first minus twice the product of the first by the second, plus the square of the second.
Page 144 - To multiply a polynomial by a monomial, multiply each term of the polynomial by the monomial and add the partial products: (6a — 3ft) x 3c = 18uc -96c.
Page 217 - I purchase for $ 5 ? 10. A can do a piece of work in 6 days, B can do it in 7 days. If B's wages are $2.10 per day, how much should A receive per day?
Page 204 - In any proportion, the product of the means equals the product of the extremes.
Page 149 - To divide a polynomial by a monomial, divide each term of the polynomial by the monomial: (Sab — 12ac) -i- 4a = 36 — 3c.
Page 255 - Add the trial figure of the root to the trial divisor for a complete divisor; multiply the complete divisor by the...