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... proposed to be proved , or something required to be done ; and is accordingly either a Theorem or a Problem . 6. A Theorem is a demonstrative proposition ; in which some property is asserted , and the truth of it required to be proved ...
... proposed to be proved , or something required to be done ; and is accordingly either a Theorem or a Problem . 6. A Theorem is a demonstrative proposition ; in which some property is asserted , and the truth of it required to be proved ...
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... proposed or set down in figures , which will be easily done by the help of the following rule , de- duced from the foregoing tablets and observations , viz . Divide the figures in the proposed number , as in the summary above , into ...
... proposed or set down in figures , which will be easily done by the help of the following rule , de- duced from the foregoing tablets and observations , viz . Divide the figures in the proposed number , as in the summary above , into ...
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... proposed lines of numbers , setting all these excesses of nines in a column on the right hand , as here 5 , 5 , 6 . excess of 9's in this sum , found as before , be excess of 9's in the total sum 18304 , the work is right . Thus , the ...
... proposed lines of numbers , setting all these excesses of nines in a column on the right hand , as here 5 , 5 , 6 . excess of 9's in this sum , found as before , be excess of 9's in the total sum 18304 , the work is right . Thus , the ...
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... proposed . EXAMPLES . 2. Reduce 1185388 farthings , into pounds , shillings , and pence . 4 ) 1185388 12 ) 296347 d 2,0 ) 2469,5 s . - 7d . 12347. 15s . 7d . 3. Reduce 231. to farthings . 4. Reduce 337587 farthings to pounds , & c . 5 ...
... proposed . EXAMPLES . 2. Reduce 1185388 farthings , into pounds , shillings , and pence . 4 ) 1185388 12 ) 296347 d 2,0 ) 2469,5 s . - 7d . 12347. 15s . 7d . 3. Reduce 231. to farthings . 4. Reduce 337587 farthings to pounds , & c . 5 ...
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... proposed number of times . RULE . - Set the multiplier under the lowest denomination of the multiplicand , and draw a line below it . - Multiply the number in the lowest denomination by the multiplier , and find how many units of the ...
... proposed number of times . RULE . - Set the multiplier under the lowest denomination of the multiplicand , and draw a line below it . - Multiply the number in the lowest denomination by the multiplier , and find how many units of the ...
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algebraic axis bisected called centre circle circumference coefficient contained Corol cosec cosine cube root curve decimal denominator denote diameter difference differential co-efficient distance Divide dividend division divisor draw dy dx equal EXAMPLES exponent expression extract factors feet figure fraction given number greater greatest common measure Hence hyperbola inches latus rectum least common multiple logarithm manner monomial multiply negative nth root number of terms parallel parallelogram perpendicular plane polynomial positive Prob problem Prop proportional proposed equation quotient radius ratio rectangle Reduce remainder right angles rule sides sine square root straight line Substituting subtract tangent Taylor's theorem THEOREM unknown quantity VULGAR FRACTIONS whole number yards