Elementary algebra, with brief notices of its history1879 |
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... principle that even rudimental teaching must be thorough , and must be founded upon the essential character of the ... Principles of the Sciences of Number and Space is not satisfactory , as will appear in the following extracts from ...
... principle that even rudimental teaching must be thorough , and must be founded upon the essential character of the ... Principles of the Sciences of Number and Space is not satisfactory , as will appear in the following extracts from ...
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... principle ; and the papers were worked in better form and more neatly . But , as compared with last year , improvement is not manifest . In Algebra , Although the failures were more numerous this year than last , a fair per centage of ...
... principle ; and the papers were worked in better form and more neatly . But , as compared with last year , improvement is not manifest . In Algebra , Although the failures were more numerous this year than last , a fair per centage of ...
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... principles and apply them with success . In dealing with the misapprehensions and mistakes of learners , the teacher should observe how the learner was led into error , and by suitable questions lead him to perceive his mistake and to ...
... principles and apply them with success . In dealing with the misapprehensions and mistakes of learners , the teacher should observe how the learner was led into error , and by suitable questions lead him to perceive his mistake and to ...
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... principles as Arithmetic , this necessary connection is required to be kept constantly in view . The following brief notices will be restricted to a general sketch of the origin of the science , as far as it has been ascertained , and ...
... principles as Arithmetic , this necessary connection is required to be kept constantly in view . The following brief notices will be restricted to a general sketch of the origin of the science , as far as it has been ascertained , and ...
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... principles , some attempt may be made to discover those operations which , on account of their simplicity , might naturally present themselves to the mind . The operations of Arithmetic depend on the two simple 1 Strabo , B. xvii . , p ...
... principles , some attempt may be made to discover those operations which , on account of their simplicity , might naturally present themselves to the mind . The operations of Arithmetic depend on the two simple 1 Strabo , B. xvii . , p ...
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a+b+c a²+b² Algebra arithmetical progression binomial biquadratic calculus coefficients consist contains cube numbers cube root cubic equation decimal denominator determined digits divided dividend divisible equal Euclid Euclid's Elements expression extraction factors find the number find the value fluxions four fourth fraction geometrical progression given equation greater harmonical means Hence highest common divisor involving jebr least common multiple Leibnitz less letters mathematical means method method of fluxions multiplied natural numbers negative quantity Newton number ends number of terms positive integer published quadratic equation quotient ratio reduced remainder respectively result second equation second term shew shewn side signs solution square numbers square root substituted subtraction symbols theorem things third tion treatise unity unknown quantities
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Page 34 - ... la diversité de nos opinions ne vient pas de ce que les uns sont plus raisonnables que les autres, mais seulement de ce que nous conduisons nos pensées par diverses voies, et ne considérons pas les mêmes choses. Car ce n'est pas assez d'avoir l'esprit bon, mais le principal est de l'appliquer bien.
Page 34 - Le bon sens est la chose du monde la mieux partagée ; car chacun pense en être si bien pourvu , que ceux même qui sont les plus difficiles à contenter en toute autre chose n'ont point coutume d'en désirer plus qu'ils en ont.
Page 61 - The first of four magnitudes is said to have the same ratio to the second, which the third has to the fourth, when any...
Page 28 - As a blind man has no idea of colors, so have we no idea of the manner by which the all-wise God perceives and understands all things. He is utterly void of all body and bodily figure, and can therefore neither be seen, nor heard, nor touched ; nor ought he to be worshipped under the representation of any corporeal thing. We have ideas of his attributes, but what the real substance of anything is, we know not.
Page 16 - The number of square units in the area of a rectangle...
Page 11 - But the answer is easy; for by the ultimate velocity is meant that with which the body is moved, neither before it arrives at its last place and the motion ceases, nor after, but at the very instant it arrives; that is, that velocity with which the body arrives at its last place, and with which the motion ceases.
Page 27 - This most beautiful system of the Sun, planets and comets could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an Intelligent and Powerful Being. And if the fixed stars are the centers of other like systems, these being formed by the like wise counsel, must be all subject to the dominion of One...
Page 56 - Prove that if any number of quantities be in continued proportion, as one of the antecedents is to its consequent so is the sum of all the antecedents to the sum of all the consequents.
Page 17 - Collins, dated between the years 1669 and 1677, inclusive; and showed them to such as knew and avouched the hands of Mr. Barrow, Mr. Collins, Mr. Oldenburg, and Mr. Leibnitz ; and compared those of Mr. Gregory with one another, and with copies of some of them taken in the hand of Mr. Collins...
Page 11 - ... instant it arrives ; that is, that velocity with which the body arrives at its last place, and with which the motion ceases. " And in like manner, by the ultimate ratio of evanescent quantities...