A Theoretical and Practical Arithmetic: Designed for Common Schools and AcademiesThomas, Cowperthwait, & Company, 1851 - 276 pages |
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... remainder to the smaller number , and , if the work be right , it will be equal to the larger . 29. This rule depends upon the evident principle , that the difference of two numbers remains the same when each of them is increased by the ...
... remainder to the smaller number , and , if the work be right , it will be equal to the larger . 29. This rule depends upon the evident principle , that the difference of two numbers remains the same when each of them is increased by the ...
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... remainder , and is always of the same kind as the dividend . OBS . The term quotient is from the Latin word quoties , signifying how many times . 32. The sign of division is a horizontal line be- tween two dots ,, and is read divided by ...
... remainder , and is always of the same kind as the dividend . OBS . The term quotient is from the Latin word quoties , signifying how many times . 32. The sign of division is a horizontal line be- tween two dots ,, and is read divided by ...
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... remainder , divide the next figure or figures in the same manner . If there be a remainder , suppose it to be prefixed to the next figure of the dividend , and divide as before . OBS . When the divisor is not contained in any figure of ...
... remainder , divide the next figure or figures in the same manner . If there be a remainder , suppose it to be prefixed to the next figure of the dividend , and divide as before . OBS . When the divisor is not contained in any figure of ...
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... remainder , and if the sum be equal to the dividend , it is supposed to be right . OBS . 1. The dividend , divisor , and quotient must be separated by a line between them . OBS . 2. If the remainder , after having one figure annexed ...
... remainder , and if the sum be equal to the dividend , it is supposed to be right . OBS . 1. The dividend , divisor , and quotient must be separated by a line between them . OBS . 2. If the remainder , after having one figure annexed ...
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... remainder . 11 . 4875674-14 ? 18 . 9645045 ÷ 804 — ? 12 . 596034524- ? 19 . 8756454963 ? 13 . 687645434 = ? 20 ... remainders , with the several figures of the dividend annexed , are called the partial dividends . 25 . 36 ) 96686964 ...
... remainder . 11 . 4875674-14 ? 18 . 9645045 ÷ 804 — ? 12 . 596034524- ? 19 . 8756454963 ? 13 . 687645434 = ? 20 ... remainders , with the several figures of the dividend annexed , are called the partial dividends . 25 . 36 ) 96686964 ...
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