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... quotient thus arising is equal to the other factor , the work is right . Note . This method of proof supposes the learner to be acquainted with division before he commences this work . ( Art . 57. Note . ) It is simply re- versing the ...
... quotient thus arising is equal to the other factor , the work is right . Note . This method of proof supposes the learner to be acquainted with division before he commences this work . ( Art . 57. Note . ) It is simply re- versing the ...
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... quotient . It shows how many times the divisor is contained in the dividend . Hence , it may be said , 112. Division is finding a quotient , which multiplied into the divisor , will produce the dividend . Note . The term quotient is ...
... quotient . It shows how many times the divisor is contained in the dividend . Hence , it may be said , 112. Division is finding a quotient , which multiplied into the divisor , will produce the dividend . Note . The term quotient is ...
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... quotient only is written , as in the last example , the opera- tion is called SHORT DIVISION . 116. The reason that each quotient figure is of the same order as the figure divided , may be shown in the following manner : Analytic ...
... quotient only is written , as in the last example , the opera- tion is called SHORT DIVISION . 116. The reason that each quotient figure is of the same order as the figure divided , may be shown in the following manner : Analytic ...
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... quotient . OBS . The reason for placing a cipher in the quotient , is to preserve the true local value of each figure of the quotient . ( Art . 116. ) 118. In order to render the division complete , it is obvious that the whole of the ...
... quotient . OBS . The reason for placing a cipher in the quotient , is to preserve the true local value of each figure of the quotient . ( Art . 116. ) 118. In order to render the division complete , it is obvious that the whole of the ...
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... quotient , multiply and subtract as before . The answer is 235 cows . 119. When the result of each step in the operation is written down , as in the last example , the process is called LONG DIVISION . Long Division is the same in ...
... quotient , multiply and subtract as before . The answer is 235 cows . 119. When the result of each step in the operation is written down , as in the last example , the process is called LONG DIVISION . Long Division is the same in ...
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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.