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... simple equations , involving only one unknown quantity , 179 CHAPTER IV . On Simple Equations , involving two or more un- known Quantities , 193 SECT . I. Elimination of unknown quantities from any number of simple equations , 191 II ...
... simple equations , involving only one unknown quantity , 179 CHAPTER IV . On Simple Equations , involving two or more un- known Quantities , 193 SECT . I. Elimination of unknown quantities from any number of simple equations , 191 II ...
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... unknown quantity , or the un- known quantity merely in its simplest form , after the terms of the equation have been properly arranged : Thus , x + a = b ; ax + 1.5 % ( 161 ) On Simple Equations involving only one unknown Page Quantity,
... unknown quantity , or the un- known quantity merely in its simplest form , after the terms of the equation have been properly arranged : Thus , x + a = b ; ax + 1.5 % ( 161 ) On Simple Equations involving only one unknown Page Quantity,
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... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . 186. Any quantity may be transposed from one side of an equation to the other , by changing its sign ... Because , in this transposition , the same quantity ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . SECT Reduction of simple equations,
... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . 186. Any quantity may be transposed from one side of an equation to the other , by changing its sign ... Because , in this transposition , the same quantity ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . SECT Reduction of simple equations,
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... equation be changed , the two sides still remain equal : because in this change every term is transposed : Thus , if -x + b - ca - 9 + x ; then , x - b + c = 9 - a - x ; or , ( which is the same thing ) by ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . 163.
... equation be changed , the two sides still remain equal : because in this change every term is transposed : Thus , if -x + b - ca - 9 + x ; then , x - b + c = 9 - a - x ; or , ( which is the same thing ) by ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS . 163.
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... equation of which any part is fractional , may be reduced to an equation expressed in integers , by multiplying every term by the deno- minator of the fraction ; but if there be more frac- tions than one in the ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS .
... equation of which any part is fractional , may be reduced to an equation expressed in integers , by multiplying every term by the deno- minator of the fraction ; but if there be more frac- tions than one in the ... SIMPLE EQUATIONS .
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Page 491 - The first of four magnitudes is said to have the same ratio to the second which the third has to the fourth, when any...
Page 241 - Find the value of one of the unknown quantities, in terms of the other and known quantities...
Page 320 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Page 325 - ... and the quotient will be the next term Of the root. Involve the whole of the root, thus found, to its proper power...
Page 499 - IF any number of magnitudes be proportionals, as one of the antecedents is to its consequent, so shall all the antecedents taken together be to all the consequents.
Page 454 - There are four numbers in arithmetical progression : the sum of the squares of the two first is 34 ; and the sum of the squares of the two last is 130. What are the numbers?
Page 495 - Likewise, if the first has the same ratio to the second, which the third has to the fourth, then also any equimultiples whatever of the first and third shall have the same ratio to the second and fourth...
Page 503 - IF magnitudes, taken separately, be proportionals, they shall also be proportionals when taken jointly, that is, if the first be to the second, as the third to the fourth, the first and second together shall be to the second, as the third and fourth together to the fourth...
Page 287 - A cask, which held 146 gallons, was filled with a mixture of brandy, wine, and water. In it there were 15 gallons of wine more than there were of brandy, and as much water as both wine and brandy. What quantity was there of each...
Page 492 - When of the equimultiples of four magnitudes (taken as in the fifth definition), the multiple of the first is greater than that of the second, but the multiple of the third is not greater than the multiple of the fourth; then the first is said to have to the second a greater ratio than the third...