 | Stephen Chase - Algebra - 1849 - 348 pages
...quantities are all expressed by numbers ; as x2 = 10a:-|-2 1. A literal equation is one, in which a part or all of the known quantities are expressed by letters ; as ax- '--\--2bx = c. § 54. A conditional equation is the algebraic expression of a PROBLEM'"; ie something... | |
 | James B. Dodd - Algebra - 1859 - 368 pages
...which all the known quantities are expressed by numbers. 2x-\-5x=25 — 3 is a numerical equation. A literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quan tities are represented hy letters. 2x-\-ax=25 — 3b is a literal equation, in which a and b are... | |
 | Horatio Nelson Robinson - Algebra - 1864 - 444 pages
...quantities are expressed by letters ; as ax' — 3&.c:=5rf. 148. An Equation of Condition is one \rhich must exist between certain known or arbitrary quantities,...other equations may be true. Thus, the two equations, ic-fc=5a • X - C= Qi can not both be true at the same time, unless c=2a That is, the last equation... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1873 - 354 pages
...4. A Numerical Equation is one in which the known quantities are represented by decimal numbers. 5. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters. 6. The Degree of an Equation is determined by the highest number of unknown... | |
 | Horatio Nelson Robinson - Algebra - 1875 - 430 pages
...in which all the known quantities arc expressed by figures, as, 3a;2— x* + 2x = 17. 143. A JAteral Equation is one in which some or all of the known...other equations may be true. Thus, the two equations, x + c = 5a, x — c = a, cannot both be true at the same time, unless c = 2a; that is, the last equation... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1877 - 466 pages
...expressed in the decimal notation, and the latter in the literal. But perhaps we must retain the term. S. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters ; as — 2 ax — c + oby = o 6, The Degree of an Equation is determined by... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1878 - 516 pages
...expressed in the decimal notation, and the latter in the literal. But perhaps we must retain the term. 5. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters ; as 4<\r* — 2 ax — c + 3oy = 6. TJie Degree of an Equation ia determined... | |
 | Edward Olney - 1878 - 360 pages
...4. A Numerical Equation is one in which the known quantities are represented by decimal numbers. 5. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters. 6. The Degree of an Equation is determined by the highest number of unknown... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1880 - 354 pages
...4. A Numerical Equation is one in which the known quantities are represented by decimal numbers. 5. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters. 6. The Degree of an Equation is determined by the highest number of unknown... | |
 | Edward Olney - Algebra - 1882 - 358 pages
...4. A Numerical Equation is one in which the known quantities are represented by decimal numbers. 5. A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters. 6. The Degree of an Equation is determined by the highest, number of unknown... | |
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A Literal Equation is one in which some or all of the known quantities are represented by letters. 
