Algebra for the Use of Colleges and Schools: With Numerous ExamplesMacmillan, 1866 - 553 pages |
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a+b+c arithmetical arithmetical mean ax² Binomial Theorem black balls chance coefficient common measure contains continued fraction convergent cube root digits divided divisible divisor equal event example expansion Extract the square factors find the number given equations greater than unity harmonical mean Hence least common multiple less than unity letters logarithm meaning Multiply negative quantity number of combinations number of terms numerator and denominator obtain occur P₁ positive integers positive quantity preceding article prime number probability problem prove quadratic equation quotient radix ratio remainder respectively result scale shew shewn shillings Similarly solution square root student subtraction suppose supposition surd third unknown quantities white balls whole number zero
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