A Course of Mathematics: In Two Volumes. For the Use of the Royal Military Academy, Volume 1Gilberte and Rivington, 1841 - Mathematics |
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... problems 185 195 simulta- Quadratic equations , problems 193 206 Cubic and biquadratic equations ...... 198 209 Cardan's solution of the cubic 198 209 Simpson's , of the biquadratic ... 200 212 Solution of equations by trial and error ...
... problems 185 195 simulta- Quadratic equations , problems 193 206 Cubic and biquadratic equations ...... 198 209 Cardan's solution of the cubic 198 209 Simpson's , of the biquadratic ... 200 212 Solution of equations by trial and error ...
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... problems ...... 372 354 A line nearly equal to the circle 400 To measure an angle by the com- 402 passes only . To find the diameter of a sphere Field problems ....... ... 402 403 Application of algebra to geometry .. 413 377 PLANE ...
... problems ...... 372 354 A line nearly equal to the circle 400 To measure an angle by the com- 402 passes only . To find the diameter of a sphere Field problems ....... ... 402 403 Application of algebra to geometry .. 413 377 PLANE ...
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... Problems , Leminas , Corollaries , Scholia , & c . 5. A Definition is the explication of any term or word in a science ... Problem . 7. A Theorem is a demonstrative Proposition ; in which some property is asserted , and the truth of it ...
... Problems , Leminas , Corollaries , Scholia , & c . 5. A Definition is the explication of any term or word in a science ... Problem . 7. A Theorem is a demonstrative Proposition ; in which some property is asserted , and the truth of it ...
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... Problem is that which has but one answer or solution . An Unlimited Problem is that which has innumerable answers . And a Determinate Problem is that which has a certain number of answers . 9. Solution of a Problem , is the resolution ...
... Problem is that which has but one answer or solution . An Unlimited Problem is that which has innumerable answers . And a Determinate Problem is that which has a certain number of answers . 9. Solution of a Problem , is the resolution ...
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... problem , the quantity of food consti- tutes the objective term . In a question where a term is only understood , and not expressed , that term may always be expressed by unity . A quotient is represented by the dividend put above a ...
... problem , the quantity of food consti- tutes the objective term . In a question where a term is only understood , and not expressed , that term may always be expressed by unity . A quotient is represented by the dividend put above a ...
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