A Course of Mathematics: In Two Volumes. For the Use of the Royal Military Academy, Volume 1Gilberte and Rivington, 1841 - Mathematics |
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... called the Multiplication Table , or sometimes the Table of Pythagoras , from its alleged inventor . MULTIPLICATION TABLE . 1 2 3 4 5 6 ་ 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 27 30 33 36 4 8 12 16 ...
... called the Multiplication Table , or sometimes the Table of Pythagoras , from its alleged inventor . MULTIPLICATION TABLE . 1 2 3 4 5 6 ་ 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 27 30 33 36 4 8 12 16 ...
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... called the Dividend . The number to divide by , is the Divisor : and the number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the Quotient . Sometimes there is a Remainder left , after the division is finished . The usual manner ...
... called the Dividend . The number to divide by , is the Divisor : and the number of times the dividend contains the divisor is called the Quotient . Sometimes there is a Remainder left , after the division is finished . The usual manner ...
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... called Reduction descending ; but when contrariwise , from a lower name to a higher , it is Reduction ascending . Before we proceed to the rules and questions of Reduction , it will be proper to set down the usual tables of money ...
... called Reduction descending ; but when contrariwise , from a lower name to a higher , it is Reduction ascending . Before we proceed to the rules and questions of Reduction , it will be proper to set down the usual tables of money ...
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... called fine gold , is of so pure a nature , that it will endure the fire without wasting , though it be kept continually melted . But silver , not having the purity of gold , will not endure the fire like it : yet fine silver will waste ...
... called fine gold , is of so pure a nature , that it will endure the fire without wasting , though it be kept continually melted . But silver , not having the purity of gold , will not endure the fire like it : yet fine silver will waste ...
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... called Weight . 5. Angles . 6. Time . The several denominations of these Measures have reference to certain standards , which are entirely arbitrary , and consequently vary among different nations . In this kingdom Length is a Yard ...
... called Weight . 5. Angles . 6. Time . The several denominations of these Measures have reference to certain standards , which are entirely arbitrary , and consequently vary among different nations . In this kingdom Length is a Yard ...
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ABCD algebraic altitude arithmetical arithmetical progression base bisect breadth centre chord circle circumference coefficients common cone cosec cube root decimal denominator denoted diagonal diameter difference dihedral angle distance divided divisor draw drawn equal equation equiangular EXAMPLES expression figure fraction frustum geometrical given line greater hence inscribed integer intersection join length less lineation logarithms mantissa measure meeting method multiplied parallel parallel ruler parallelogram perpendicular plane polygon prism PROBLEM proportional quantity quotient radii radius ratio rectangle Reduce right angles rule Scholium segment sides sine solid angle solution square root straight line subtraction tangent THEOREM third trapezium triangle ABC u₁ vulgar fraction Whence