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a²x algebraic expressions arithmetical arithmetical means ax² binomial binomial theorem called coefficients commutative law complete divisor complex numbers cube root definition denominator digit divided dividend division equal equivalent EXERCISES Find the sum following expressions given equation given expressions given number given system graph hence illustrated imaginary numbers inequality integral equations irrational numbers letters means method minuend monomials multiplying negative number nth root number of dollars pairs of numbers polynomial positive integer positive number principles Prob problem proof prove quadratic equation quotient radicals radicand rational remainder result roots of x² Similarly Simplify solution Solve the equation square root substituting subtracted surds system of equations tion trial divisor unknown numbers verify whence Write x²y² x³y zero
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Page 66 - 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.
Page 132 - The product of two or more fractions is a fraction whose numerator is the product of the numerators, and whose denominator is the product of the denominators of the fractions.
Page 318 - The first and fourth terms of a proportion are called the extremes, and the second and third terms, the means. Thus, in the foregoing proportion, 8 and 3 are the extremes and 4 and 6 are the means.
Page 328 - 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 127 - Multiplying or dividing both terms of a fraction by the same number does not change its value.
Page 55 - 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
Page 151 - At what time between 2 and 3 o'clock are the hands of a clock at right angles to each other ? 63.