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... mixed operation , a contrary effect to that of the positive quantities with which they are connected ; and consequently , after incorporating them in the same manner as the latter , the sign must be prefixed to the result ; so that if a ...
... mixed operation , a contrary effect to that of the positive quantities with which they are connected ; and consequently , after incorporating them in the same manner as the latter , the sign must be prefixed to the result ; so that if a ...
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... mixed together . RULE . 61. When the quantities are unlike , write them down , one after another , with their signs and co- efficients prefixed ; but when some are like , and others unlike , collect all the like quantities to- gether ...
... mixed together . RULE . 61. When the quantities are unlike , write them down , one after another , with their signs and co- efficients prefixed ; but when some are like , and others unlike , collect all the like quantities to- gether ...
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... mixed multi- nomial pxy + qy2 ― rxy + my - nxy , by ( p - r - n ) ry + ( q + m ) y2 ; & c . Ex . 6. Add 2x2 + y2 + 9 , 7xy — 3ab - x2 , 4xy - y -9 , and xy - xy + 3x2 together . Ans . 4x + y2 + 10xy - 3ab - y + x2y . Ex . 7. Add ...
... mixed multi- nomial pxy + qy2 ― rxy + my - nxy , by ( p - r - n ) ry + ( q + m ) y2 ; & c . Ex . 6. Add 2x2 + y2 + 9 , 7xy — 3ab - x2 , 4xy - y -9 , and xy - xy + 3x2 together . Ans . 4x + y2 + 10xy - 3ab - y + x2y . Ex . 7. Add ...
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... mixed quantity to an improper fraction . RULE . 148 Multiply the integral part by the denomina- tor of the fraction , and to the product annex the numerator with its proper sign : under this sum place the former denominator , and the ...
... mixed quantity to an improper fraction . RULE . 148 Multiply the integral part by the denomina- tor of the fraction , and to the product annex the numerator with its proper sign : under this sum place the former denominator , and the ...
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... may be 30 the proposed mixed quantity x2 . put under the form as Ex . 1. Thus , y2 - a2 hence , x2 + 30 x + y2 - a2 30 which is reduced xxx + y2 —a2 = x2 + y2 --α2 ; x3 + y2 30 -a 3x2 - a + 7 Ex . 4. Reduce 5a2 ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS . 105.
... may be 30 the proposed mixed quantity x2 . put under the form as Ex . 1. Thus , y2 - a2 hence , x2 + 30 x + y2 - a2 30 which is reduced xxx + y2 —a2 = x2 + y2 --α2 ; x3 + y2 30 -a 3x2 - a + 7 Ex . 4. Reduce 5a2 ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS . 105.
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Page iv - In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned ;
Page 498 - IF any number of magnitudes be proportionals, as one of the antecedents is to its consequent, so shall all the antecedents taken together be to all the consequents.
Page 57 - Divide the first term of the dividend by the first term of the divisor, and write the result as the first term of the quotient. Multiply the whole divisor by the first term of the quotient, and subtract the product from the dividend.
Page 162 - Any quantity may be transposed from one side of an equation to the other, if, at the same time, its sign, be changed.
Page 489 - The first of four magnitudes is said to have the same ratio to the second which the third has to the. fourth, when any equimultiples...
Page 239 - Find the value of one of the unknown quantities, in terms of the other and known quantities...
Page 503 - THEOB.—If four magnitudes be proportionals, they are also proportionals by conversion; that is, the first is to its excess above the second, as the third to its excess above the fourth. Let AB be to BE, as CD to DF: then BA shall be to AE, as DC to CF.
Page 496 - Equal magnitudes have the same ratio to the same magnitude; and the same has the same ratio to equal magnitudes.
Page 318 - Multiply the divisor, thus augmented, by the last figure of the root, and subtract the product from the dividend, and to the remainder bring down the next period for a new dividend.
Page 7 - NB When four magnitudes are proportionals, it is usually expressed by saying, the first is to the second, as the third to the fourth.' VII. When of the equimultiples of four magnitudes (taken as in the fifth definition), the multiple of the first is greater than that of the second...