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In the multiplication and division I have given prominence to the use of detached coefficients and the synthetic method of division . An elementary investigation of the latter process is annexed , as that of Mr. Horner is not easily ...
In the multiplication and division I have given prominence to the use of detached coefficients and the synthetic method of division . An elementary investigation of the latter process is annexed , as that of Mr. Horner is not easily ...
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PAGES PAGES Division 123 125 Notation and numeration 3 by detached coefficients 127 129 Addition 7 7 synthetic method ... 127 129 Subtraction .. 8 8 another proof of Multiplication 9 9 expansion by synthetic diDivision 13 13 vision 131 ...
PAGES PAGES Division 123 125 Notation and numeration 3 by detached coefficients 127 129 Addition 7 7 synthetic method ... 127 129 Subtraction .. 8 8 another proof of Multiplication 9 9 expansion by synthetic diDivision 13 13 vision 131 ...
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... to denote several of their operations and propositions t ; the chief of which are as follow : + signifies plus , or addition . minus , or subtraction . multiplication . division . proportion . equality . v square root .
... to denote several of their operations and propositions t ; the chief of which are as follow : + signifies plus , or addition . minus , or subtraction . multiplication . division . proportion . equality . v square root .
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Multiplication is also very naturally proved by Division ; for the product divided by either of the factors , will evidently give the other . But this cannot be practised till the rule of division is learned . Or thus :Having placed the ...
Multiplication is also very naturally proved by Division ; for the product divided by either of the factors , will evidently give the other . But this cannot be practised till the rule of division is learned . Or thus :Having placed the ...
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Aus . 52000 . 8. A convoy of ammunition I bread , consisting of 250 waggons , and each waggon containing 320 loaves , having been intercepted and taken by the enemy , what is the number of loaves lost ? Ans . 80000 . OF DIVISION .
Aus . 52000 . 8. A convoy of ammunition I bread , consisting of 250 waggons , and each waggon containing 320 loaves , having been intercepted and taken by the enemy , what is the number of loaves lost ? Ans . 80000 . OF DIVISION .
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