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... unknown quantity , as , it is upon this , that the simplicity and elegance of the solution mainly depend . The following rule will serve , in general , to guide us in our choice . " When two or more of the quantities sought produce ...
... unknown quantity , as , it is upon this , that the simplicity and elegance of the solution mainly depend . The following rule will serve , in general , to guide us in our choice . " When two or more of the quantities sought produce ...
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... unknown quantity , let it equal r ; allet MN = m . Then , since ABC is a right angle , it lies in a semi - circle , of which MN is the diameter . And as PM = PN by hypothesis , P is the centre of the semi - circle , and therefore PB PM ...
... unknown quantity , let it equal r ; allet MN = m . Then , since ABC is a right angle , it lies in a semi - circle , of which MN is the diameter . And as PM = PN by hypothesis , P is the centre of the semi - circle , and therefore PB PM ...
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... unknown quantity . By assuming however for that quantity the line BP , which has the same value in both cases of the problem , we are enabled to reduce the equation to a simple one . Art . 15 . 19. PROB . 2. To divide the base of a ...
... unknown quantity . By assuming however for that quantity the line BP , which has the same value in both cases of the problem , we are enabled to reduce the equation to a simple one . Art . 15 . 19. PROB . 2. To divide the base of a ...
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... , be the triangle , and supposing the problem resolved , let M be the required point , and MN the line which is to be equal to a given line ( m ) . Assume AM for the unknown quantity , and let it 18 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY .
... , be the triangle , and supposing the problem resolved , let M be the required point , and MN the line which is to be equal to a given line ( m ) . Assume AM for the unknown quantity , and let it 18 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY .
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Designed for the Use of Students Henry Parr Hamilton. Assume AM for the unknown quantity , and let it = x , and also let AC = b , AB = c . Then by similar triangles , AB MN = AC MC ' or substituting for these ratios their numerical ...
Designed for the Use of Students Henry Parr Hamilton. Assume AM for the unknown quantity , and let it = x , and also let AC = b , AB = c . Then by similar triangles , AB MN = AC MC ' or substituting for these ratios their numerical ...
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a²² abscissa Algebra ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY assumed asymptotes axes are rectangular bisect centre CHAP chords co-ordinate planes coefficients conjugate diameters constructed cos² denote directrix distance draw ellipse and hyperbola equal equation becomes equation required equation sought find the equation formulas given line given point Hence hyperboloid imaginary inclination indeterminate equation infinite latus rectum Let y=0 locus major axis manner meet the curve negative ordinate origin parabola parallelepiped perpendicular dropped plane of xy point of intersection points of contact polar equation positive principal diameters principal vertex PROB PROP quadratic equation radius rectangular axes right angles roots second order shewn sides sin x sin² square straight line substitution supposed surface system of conjugate tangent triangle unknown quantity values whence
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Page 7 - AB be the given straight line ; it is required to divide it into two parts, so that the rectangle contained by the whole, and one of the parts, shall be equal to the square of the other part.
Page 1 - In every triangle, the square on the side subtending either of the acute angles, is less than the squares on the sides containing that angle, by twice the rectangle contained by either of these sides, and the straight line intercepted between the acute angle and the perpendicular let fall upon it from the opposite angle, Let ABC be any triangle, and the angle at B one of its acute angles, and upon BC, one of the sides containing it, let fall the perpendicular AD from the opposite angle.
Page 244 - B . sin c = sin b . sin C cos a = cos b . cos c + sin b . sin c cos b = cos a . cos c + sin a . sin c cos A cos B cos c = cos a . cos b + sin a . sin b . cos C ..2), cotg b . sin c = cos G.
Page 116 - Fig. 83,84. conjugate diameters is equal to the sum of the squares of the...
Page 66 - The lines drawn from the angles of a triangle to the middle points of the opposite sides meet in a point.
Page 115 - ... of the squares of any two conjugate diameters is equal to the difference of the squares of the axes.
Page 14 - Three lines are in harmonical proportion, when the first is to the third, as the difference between the first and second, is to the difference between the second and third ; and the second is called a harmonic mean between the first and third. The expression 'harmonical proportion...
Page 68 - Find an expression for the area of a triangle in terms of the coordinates of its angular points.
Page 79 - If two chords intersect in a circle, the difference of their squares is equal to the difference of the squares of the difference of the segments.
Page 253 - It will be demonstrated art. 452, that every section of a sphere made by a plane is a circle.