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a²x algebraic expression arithmetical arithmetical means ax² binomial binomial theorem called coefficients commutative law complex numbers definition denominator digit divided dividend division divisor equal equivalent EXERCISES factors Find the sum following expressions fractional exponents geometric mean given equation given number given system graph hence illustrate imaginary numbers irrational numbers letters means method minuend monomials multiplied negative number NOTE nth root number of dollars numbers represented pairs of numbers parenthesis polynomial positive integer positive numbers principle Prob problem prove quadratic equation quotient radicals radicand ratio remainder result roots of x² Similarly simple fractions Simplify solution Solve the equation Solve the following square root substituting subtraction subtrahend surds system of equations tion unknown numbers verify whence Write zero
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Page 68 - Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor, and write the result as the first term of the quotient. Multiply the whole divisor by the first term of the quotient, and subtract the product from the dividend.
Page 330 - The number of times a pendulum oscillates in a given time varies inversely as the square root of its length. If a pendulum 39.1 inches long oscillates once a second, what is the length of a pendulum that oscillates twice a second ? 20.
Page 153 - At what time between 2 and 3 o'clock are the hands of a clock together ? 30.
Page 83 - The product of two or more fractions produces a fraction whose numerator is the product of the numerators of the given fractions and whose denominator is the product of the denominators of the given fractions.
Page 330 - ... that the volume of a sphere varies as the cube of its radius. 20. Find the radius of a sphere whose volume is equal to the sum of the volumes of three spheres whose radii are r, /, and r".
Page 211 - Divide the first term of the remainder by twice the first term of the root, and add the quotient to the part of the root already found, and also to the trial-divisor.
Page 239 - Multiply each term of the multiplicand by each term of the multiplier, and add the products together. 2. 3. 0+6 c?b+cd 0+6 ab+cd* a?+ab aW+abcd ab+b2 +a1bcd?+c*ds a2+2a6+6