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... Multiplication , Contractions in Multiplication , six methods , 44 47 SECTION IV . 53 54 56 SECTION V. GENERAL RULE for Division , Different methods of Proving Division , Contractions in Division , nine methods , General principles in ...
... Multiplication , Contractions in Multiplication , six methods , 44 47 SECTION IV . 53 54 56 SECTION V. GENERAL RULE for Division , Different methods of Proving Division , Contractions in Division , nine methods , General principles in ...
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... Multiplication , 186 Compound Division , 189 SECTION IX . DECIMAL FRACTIONS , their origin , & c . , 191 Method of reading Decimals , 193 Addition of Decimals , 195 Subtraction of Decimals , 197 Multiplication of Decimals , 199 ...
... Multiplication , 186 Compound Division , 189 SECTION IX . DECIMAL FRACTIONS , their origin , & c . , 191 Method of reading Decimals , 193 Addition of Decimals , 195 Subtraction of Decimals , 197 Multiplication of Decimals , 199 ...
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... multiplied and divided by the same or an equal quantity , its value will not be altered . 10. The whole of a ... Multiplication is usually denoted by two oblique lines crossing each other ( X ) , called the sign of multiplication . It ...
... multiplied and divided by the same or an equal quantity , its value will not be altered . 10. The whole of a ... Multiplication is usually denoted by two oblique lines crossing each other ( X ) , called the sign of multiplication . It ...
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... MULTIPLICATION . The number to be repeated , or multiplied , is called the Multi- plicand . The number by which we multiply , is called the multiplier ; and shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated . The number produced ...
... MULTIPLICATION . The number to be repeated , or multiplied , is called the Multi- plicand . The number by which we multiply , is called the multiplier ; and shows how many times the multiplicand is to be repeated . The number produced ...
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... MULTIPLICATION TABLE . 3 4 5 61 7 81 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 4 8 12 16 20 24 23 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 5 ... multiply by 1 ? By 2 ? By 3 ? Multiplying by any whole number , is taking the multiplicand ARTS . 79-82 . ] 49 ...
... MULTIPLICATION TABLE . 3 4 5 61 7 81 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 4 8 12 16 20 24 23 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 5 ... multiply by 1 ? By 2 ? By 3 ? Multiplying by any whole number , is taking the multiplicand ARTS . 79-82 . ] 49 ...
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acres added amount annexed answer required apiece Arithmetic avoirdupois barrels bbls bought bushels called canceling ciphers CIRCULATING DECIMALS column common fraction composite number compound numbers cost cube cubic inches decametre decimal figures denotes difference Divide the given dividend division dollars dolls Dry Measure equal expressed farthings Federal Money gallons gals given dividend given fractions given number greatest common divisor Hence hhds hundred hundredths improper fraction insured least common multiple less number method miles mills mixed number months multiplicand Multiply notation Operation partial product payable pence period pounds present worth prime factors prime number principle quantity quotient radix rate per cent ratio remainder right hand figure rods root shillings simple fraction sold square subtract thousandths Troy Troy pound Troy weight units weight whole number wine measure yard
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Page 363 - The square described on the hypothenuse of a rightangled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares described on the other two sides.
Page 109 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, and to the product add the given numerator.
Page 95 - The greatest common divisor of two or more numbers, is the greatest number which will divide them without a remainder. Thus 6 is the greatest common divisor of 12, 18, 24, and 30.
Page 98 - A common multiple of two or more numbers, is a number which can be divided by each of them without a remainder. Thus, 12 is a common multiple of 2, 3, and 4 ; 15 is a common multiple of 3 and 5, &c.
Page 17 - It shows that the numbers between which it is placed are to be multiplied together ; thus, the expression 7 x 5 = 35 is read, 7 multiplied by 5 is equal to 35.
Page 373 - When four numbers are in arithmetical progression the sum of the extremes is equal to the sum of the means. Thus, if 5—3 = 9—7, then will 5+7=3+9.
Page 354 - The square of the sum of two numbers is equal to the square of the first number plus twice the product of the first and second number plus the square of the second number.
Page 142 - Britain. 4 farthings (qr, or far.) make 1 penny, marked d. 12 pence " 1 shilling, " s. 20 shillings " 1 pound, or sovereign, £. 21 shillings " 1 guinea. OBS. 1. It is customary, at the present day, to express farthings in fractions of a penny. Thus, 1 qr. is written ;<!;•_
Page 386 - These are usually accounted six in number, viz. the Lever, the Wheel and Axle, the Pulley, the Inclined Plane, the Wedge, and the Screw.
Page 360 - Multiply the divisor, thus increased, by the last figure of the root; subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.