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algebra angles are equal applications approximate numbers arithmetic assumptions axioms and postulates base called cent circle conclusions considered corresponding cube root cubic cubic equation decimal point deductive defined definitions denominator determine diameter digits distance divided divisor equation example Exercises exponents expression factors feet formula fractions fundamental given graph hour hypotenuse illustrated inches inductive reasoning informal geometry invention length LIST OF THEOREMS logarithm mantissa mathematical proof mathematicians means measure method metric system miles multiplying nearest non-Euclidean geometry nth root number is divisible number system plane geometry plot possible postulational thinking precise problem proved pupils quantities quotient represent right triangle scale side significant figures solution solve square root statement straight line student subtraction symbols teacher theorems tion trigonometric functions units variable weight word write zero