First Lessons in Algebra: Embracing the Elements of the Science |
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algebraic quantities antecedent arithmetical arithmetical means binomial Binomial Theorem called cents changing the signs clearing the fractions coefficient of x² common difference complete equation completing the square consequent contrary sign cube denotes Divide dividend division divisor dollars double product enunciation equation gives equation x2 EXAMPLES exponent extracting the square factors fifth power find the coefficient Find the square Find the sum Find the values following RULE fourth forms fourth power geometrical progression Give the rule given number greater Hence ingot known term last term leading letter least common multiple monomial multiplied number of terms obtain ounces of silver perfect square polynomial progression proportion quotient radical sign ratio remainder roots is equal second degree second power second term simplest form square root Substituting this value subtract three terms trinomial twice the product units unknown quantity values of x Verification whence yards