...symbols, the nature and meaning of which are explained in the following , Definitions. i DEFINITIONS. 1. Quantities whose values are known or determined,...expressed by the first letters of the Alphabet, a, b, e, d, &e. ; and unknown or undetermined quantities are commonly represented by the last letters of...

...quantities and their relations, is called Algebra. Known or determined quantities are usually represented by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. and unknown or undetermined quantities, by the last, y, x, w, &c. The following signs are made use of to express the relations which the quantities...

...affected with the sign — (minus) prefixed or supposed. QUANTITIES (given.) In Algebra, these are denoted by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. ; the quantities sought by the last letters, z, y, x, &c. QUANTITY. In Grammar, this denotes the measure...

...or known. And, with a view to a more complete distinction, known or given quantities are represented by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. ; and those which are unknown by the last, at, y, ss, &c. 3. To express the relations which quantities bear...

...be made less or greater. Constants, as such quantities may briefly be called, are denoted generally by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. A definite quantity is a GIVEN VALUE of a quantity essentially variable. Definite quantities are denoted...

...may be necessary to establish the relations which exist between them. 2. Represent the known lines by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. ; and the required lines by x, y, z, &c. 3. Consider the geometrical relations which exist between the known...

...quantities and their relations, is called ALGEBRA. Known or determined quantities are usually represented by the first letters of the alphabet a, b, c, d, &c. and unknown or undetermined quantities by the last y, ae, w, &c. The following signs are made use of to express the relations which the quantities...

...may be necessary to establish the relations which exist between them. 2. Represent the known lines by the first letters of the alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c.; and the required lines by x, y, z, &c. 3. Consider the geometrical relations which exist between the known...

...several relations, are made the subject of calculation, by means of certain signs and symbols, (he nature and meaning of which may be explained as follows....generally expressed by the first letters of the Alphabet, a,l>,c, d, &c. ; and unknown or undetermined quantities are commonly represented by the last letters...

...several relations, are made the subject of calculation, by means of certain signs and symbols, die nature and meaning of which may be explained as follows....known or determined, are generally expressed by the f'rst letters of the Alphabet, a, b, c, d, &c. ; and unknown or undetermined quantities are commonly...