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... determined . Ex . 8. d . q . What fraction of a pound is 12.7.3 ? 8. d . q . q . q . 12.7.3 = 607 ; and one pound = 960 ; 607 therefore is the fraction sought : because the integer being 960 8. d . q . divided into 960 equal parts ...
... determined . Ex . 8. d . q . What fraction of a pound is 12.7.3 ? 8. d . q . q . q . 12.7.3 = 607 ; and one pound = 960 ; 607 therefore is the fraction sought : because the integer being 960 8. d . q . divided into 960 equal parts ...
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... determined . Ex . 8. d . q . What fraction of a pound is 12.7.3 ? 8. d . q . q . q . 12.7.3607 ; and one pound = 960 ; 607 therefore is the fraction sought : because the integer being 960 8. d . q . divided into 960 equal parts , 12.7.3 ...
... determined . Ex . 8. d . q . What fraction of a pound is 12.7.3 ? 8. d . q . q . q . 12.7.3607 ; and one pound = 960 ; 607 therefore is the fraction sought : because the integer being 960 8. d . q . divided into 960 equal parts , 12.7.3 ...
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... determined quantities are usually represented by the first letters of the alphabet , a , b , c , d , & c . and unknown or undetermined quantities , by the last , x , y , x , w , & c . It must be observed , that this is simply a matter ...
... determined quantities are usually represented by the first letters of the alphabet , a , b , c , d , & c . and unknown or undetermined quantities , by the last , x , y , x , w , & c . It must be observed , that this is simply a matter ...
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... determined , the quantities are said to be irrational , or are called surds . The quantities are called rational , when the roots expressed can be exactly determined . 72. Certain points are made use of to denote proportion ; thus ...
... determined , the quantities are said to be irrational , or are called surds . The quantities are called rational , when the roots expressed can be exactly determined . 72. Certain points are made use of to denote proportion ; thus ...
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... great as 1xaxb ; also axbxc is c times as great as axbx1 ; therefore axbxc = cxaxb ( Art . 81 ) ; and a similar proof may be applied to the other cases . 89. To determine the sign of the product , observe MULTIPLICATION . 39 Multiplication.
... great as 1xaxb ; also axbxc is c times as great as axbx1 ; therefore axbxc = cxaxb ( Art . 81 ) ; and a similar proof may be applied to the other cases . 89. To determine the sign of the product , observe MULTIPLICATION . 39 Multiplication.
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