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... clear an equation of fractions , we have the follow- ing RULE . Multiply each member of the equation by all the denominators . 1. Clear the equation 3-5-4 EXAMPLES . х х 3 of fractions . Ans . 20x - 12x = 45 . 3x 2x 3 2. Clear the ...
... clear an equation of fractions , we have the follow- ing RULE . Multiply each member of the equation by all the denominators . 1. Clear the equation 3-5-4 EXAMPLES . х х 3 of fractions . Ans . 20x - 12x = 45 . 3x 2x 3 2. Clear the ...
Page 83
... Clear the equation ++ = 10 of fractions . 2 4 6 138. An equation may always be cleared of fractions by mul- tiplying each member into all the denominators ; but some- times the same result may be attained by a less amount of mul ...
... Clear the equation ++ = 10 of fractions . 2 4 6 138. An equation may always be cleared of fractions by mul- tiplying each member into all the denominators ; but some- times the same result may be attained by a less amount of mul ...
Page 84
... Clearing of fractions , we have 32x - 16 + 25x = 30x + 200 . By transposition we obtain 32x + 25x - 30x = 200 + 16 . Uniting similar terms , 27x = 216 . Dividing each member by 27 , according to Art . 134 , we have x = 8 . To verify ...
... Clearing of fractions , we have 32x - 16 + 25x = 30x + 200 . By transposition we obtain 32x + 25x - 30x = 200 + 16 . Uniting similar terms , 27x = 216 . Dividing each member by 27 , according to Art . 134 , we have x = 8 . To verify ...
Page 85
... clearing of fractions , it is generally best to make them ; and if the equation contains several denominators , it is often best to multiply by the simpler denominators first , and then to effect any reductions which may be possible ...
... clearing of fractions , it is generally best to make them ; and if the equation contains several denominators , it is often best to multiply by the simpler denominators first , and then to effect any reductions which may be possible ...
Page 88
... Clearing of fractions , 4x - x = 12 , or Hence 3x = 12 . x = 4 . To verify this result , double 4 , which makes 8 , and diminish it by the half of 4 , or 2 ; 888 ALGEBRA .
... Clearing of fractions , 4x - x = 12 , or Hence 3x = 12 . x = 4 . To verify this result , double 4 , which makes 8 , and diminish it by the half of 4 , or 2 ; 888 ALGEBRA .
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algebraic algebraic quantity arithmetical progression binomial binomial theorem cent Clearing of fractions coefficient common difference continued fraction cube root decimal denote digits diminished Divide the number dividend divisible dollars equa equal equation whose roots equations containing EXAMPLES exponent expression Extract the square factors figure Find the cube Find the fifth Find the fourth Find the number Find the square Find the sum find the values following RULE four fourth power fourth root geometrical progression greatest common divisor Hence indicates inequality infinite series last term least common multiple less logarithm monomial negative nth root number of terms obtain positive pounds preceding problem quotient radical sign ratio real roots Reduce remainder represent Resolve result second degree second term simultaneous equations Solve the equation square root Sturm's Theorem suppose surd three numbers tion unity unknown quantity whence whole number zero
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Page 284 - The logarithm of a number is the exponent of the power to which it is necessary to raise a fixed number, in order to produce the first number.
Page 258 - We may obtain the sixth root by extracting the cube root of the square root, or the square root of the cube root. It is, however, best to extract the roots of the lowest degrees first, because the operation is less laborious. We may obtain the eighth root by extracting the square root three times successively.
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Page 42 - Divide the coefficient of the dividend by the coefficient of the divisor.
Page 38 - The square of the sum of two quantities is equal to the square of the first, plus twice the product of the first by the second, plus the square of the second.
Page 101 - RULE. Find an expression for the value of one of the unknown quantities in one of the equations, and substitute this value for the same unknown quantity in the other equation.
Page 139 - Which proves that the square of a number composed of tens and units contains, the square of the tens plus twice the product of the tens by the units, plus the square of the units.