Easy Introduction to Mathematics, Volume 1Barlett & Newman, 1814 |
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... right hand place expresses only its simple value ; but if an- other figure or the cipher be placed to the right of it , then the figure first mentioned expresses ten times its simple value , that is , as many tens as it contains units ...
... right hand place expresses only its simple value ; but if an- other figure or the cipher be placed to the right of it , then the figure first mentioned expresses ten times its simple value , that is , as many tens as it contains units ...
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... right hand place of the number to be written , and that the two tens must be expressed by writing a 2 in the second place , or to the left of the 5 ; thus 25. Six hun- dred and seventy - eight ( or six hundreds , seven tens , and eight ...
... right hand place of the number to be written , and that the two tens must be expressed by writing a 2 in the second place , or to the left of the 5 ; thus 25. Six hun- dred and seventy - eight ( or six hundreds , seven tens , and eight ...
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... right hand place of each denomination is units of that de- nomination : but we do not pronounce the word units in read- ing , except at the right hand place of all ; instead of it we say , millions , billions , & c . naming the right ...
... right hand place of each denomination is units of that de- nomination : but we do not pronounce the word units in read- ing , except at the right hand place of all ; instead of it we say , millions , billions , & c . naming the right ...
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... right . EXAMPLES . 1. Add the figures 3 , 2 , 5 , 4 , and 7 together ... right . 2. Add up the following columns of figures . 5 2 9 4 5 197661 1 128371 5 9 8 ... hand ) column by the former rule ; take out all the tens from the sum , and ...
... right . EXAMPLES . 1. Add the figures 3 , 2 , 5 , 4 , and 7 together ... right . 2. Add up the following columns of figures . 5 2 9 4 5 197661 1 128371 5 9 8 ... hand ) column by the former rule ; take out all the tens from the sum , and ...
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... proper intervals below . II . Begin at the right hand figure in the less number , and take The name Subtraction comes from the Latin sub under , and traho to draw . it out of the figure above , and set what PART I. 25 SUBTRACTION .
... proper intervals below . II . Begin at the right hand figure in the less number , and take The name Subtraction comes from the Latin sub under , and traho to draw . it out of the figure above , and set what PART I. 25 SUBTRACTION .
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added Algebra aliquot answer Arithmetic Avoirdupois bushels called carry ciphers coefficient common denominator composite number compound cost cube root decimal denotes Diff difference divide dividend division divisor drams equal equation Euclid's Elements EXAMPLES Explanation farthings former fourth gallons Geometry given number greater greatest common measure guineas hundred improper fraction inches lastly latter learning least common multiple least term likewise logarithm lowest terms mainder manner Mathematics method of proof mixed number moidores multiplicand Multiply number of terms OPERATION ounces pence pounds Prod Quot quotient Reduce remainder repetend right hand figure rule second term shewn shews shillings square root subtract surd tens third thousand tion top line TROY WEIGHT units unknown quantity vulgar fraction whence wherefore whole number yards
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Page xxii - Just so it is in the mind; would you have a man reason well, you must use him to it betimes, exercise his mind in observing the connection of ideas and following them in train. Nothing does this better than mathematics, which therefore I think should be taught all those who have the time and opportunity, not so much to make them mathematicians as to make them reasonable creatures...
Page 48 - LIQUID MEASURE 4 gills (gi.) = 1 pint (pt.) 2 pints = 1 quart (qt...
Page 98 - Then multiply the second and third terms together, and divide the product by the first term: the quotient will be the fourth term, or answer.
Page 42 - AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT. 16 drams, dr. make 1 ounce, - - - - oz. 16 ounces - - - 1 pound, - - - - Ib. 28 pounds - - - 1 quarter, - - - qr. 4 quarters - - - 1 hundred weight, - cwt. 20 hundred weight, 1 ton, T.
Page 448 - What number is that, which, being divided by the product of its digits, the quotient is 3 ; and if 18 be added to it, the digits will be inverted ? Ans.
Page 54 - M. 60 minutes, 1 hour, h. 24 hours, 1 day, d. 7 days, . 1 week, w. 4 weeks, 1 month, mo. 13 months, 1 day and 6 hours, 1 Julian year, yr. Thirty days hath September, April, June and November ; February twenty-eight alone, all the rest have thirtyone.
Page 106 - State and reduce the terms as in the Rule of Three Direct. 2. Multiply the first and second terms together, and divide the product by the third ; the quotient will be the answer in the same denomination as the middle term was reduced into.
Page 234 - ... and to the remainder bring down the next period for a dividend. 3. Place the double of the root already found, on the left hand of the dividend for a divisor. 4. Seek how often the divisor is contained...
Page 432 - A hare is 50 leaps before a greyhound, and takes 4 leaps to- the greyhound's 3, but 2 of the greyhound's leaps are as much as 3 of the hare's ; how many leaps must the greyhound take to catch the hare ? Ans. 300.
Page 138 - To reduce a whole number to an equivalent fraction, having a given denominator. RULE. Multiply the whole number by the given denominator, and place the product over the said denominator, and it will form the fraction required.