The Elements of Algebra and Trigonometry
Longmans, Green, and Company, 1871 - Algebra - 312 pages
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added addition algebraical appears base becomes called cent characteristic circle computed condition containing decimal denominator determined difference digits direction distance divided division divisor effected equal equation Examples expressed feet figures Find former fraction gallons given gives height Hence horizontal hour inches increase instance integer interest known latter length less logarithm magnitude means measured method miles minutes multiplied negative object observed obtained operations opposite original perpendicular plane positive Practice present problem prop proportional quadratic quantity question quotient radius ratio remaining represent respectively result right angle root seen shillings sides sine solution solved square square root stand subtracted Suppose symbols tables taken tangent third tion triangle unknown quantity whole yards
Page 174 - A farmer bought some sheep for £72, and found that if he had received 6 more for the same money, he would have paid £1 less for each. How many sheep did he buy ? 13. A and B distribute £60 each among a certain number of persons : A relieves 40 persons more than B does, and B gives to each 5*.
Page 178 - When three magnitudes are proportionals, the first is said to have to the third the duplicate ratio of that which it has to the second.