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3ab² 6abc a+b+c a²c a²x a²x² a³b a³x ab² ab³ algebraical quantities Arithmetic ax² ax³ Binomial Theorem bound bracket cloth coeff coefficient common measures contain cube root decimal places denominator denote Dictionary digits Divide divisor equation Exercises expressed Extract the square Find the G. C. M. Find the number Find the square Find the sum find the value five terms fraction GEOM given Greek guineas hence least common multiple letters M.A. New Edition Mult Multiply nonary obtained positive integer quinary quotient ratio Reduce remainder Schools shew simple factor Simplify square root subtract surd third unknown quantity VALPY Valpy's Varns vulgar fraction whence x²y x³y yards ах
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