Elementary Arithmetic: Its Meaning and Practice |
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A Definition Is Not Necessary 3 Different Kinds of Number 3 The Number | 11 |
The Widespread Use of Our Notation System 15 Our Notation an Aid | 31 |
CHAPTER FOUR THE OPERATIONS OF ARITHMETIC | 48 |
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__?__ __?__ according addends adding addition algorism altitude angle answer applied arithmetic avoirdupois base bushel called cent Check column common fraction complete quotient computing corresponding cubic inches cubit cylinder decimal fraction decimal places denominator diameter digits distance divided dividend division divisor dry measure equal equation estimate example expressed fact factors feet fluid ounce formula four frustum gallon given number graph Hence higher-decade hundreds integers interest Julian calendar length means method metric system minuend mixed number multiplicand multiplying namely nearest notation number line number system one-place number ounce partial product positional notation pound prime prism problem ratio rectangle remainder result right triangle rule scale side sphere square standard subtraction subtrahend tens tion troy pound two-place number Type units variable volume weights and measures whole number write yard zero