An Introduction to Algebra: Being the First Part of a Course of Mathematics, Adapted to the Method of Instruction in the Higher Schools and Academies in the United States |
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12 rods added algebraic altered antecedent applied arithmetic becomes binomial called co-efficient common denominator common index Completing the square compound quantity consequent couplet cube root difference Divide the number dividend division divisor is contained dollars effect equa equal quantities Euclid examples exponents expression extracting the root find two numbers fractional index gallons geometrical given quantity greater Hence inverted less letter manner mathematics means merator Mult multiplicand multiplied or divided negative quantity notation nth power nth root positive principle Prob problem Prod proposition quadratic equation quan quotient radical quantities radical sign ratio compounded reciprocal Reduce the equation remainder rule sides square root substituted subtracted subtrahend supposed supposition third tion tity Transp Transposing twice unit unknown quantity vulgar fraction whole y=the yards α α χα