Arithmetic - Early works to 1900
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Cocker's decimal arithmetick . Wherein is shewed the nature and use of decimal fractions in the usual rules of arithmetick, and the mensuration of plains and solids. Together with tables of interest and rebate for the valuation of leases and annuities, present or in reversion, and rules for calculating those tables. Whereunto is added, his artificial arithmetick, shewing the genesis or fabrick of the logarithms, and their use in the extraction of roots, the solving of questions in anatocism, and in other arithmetical rules, in a method not usually practised. Also his algebraical arithmetick, containing the doctrine of composing and resolving an equation; with all other rules requisite for the understanding that mysterious art, according to the method used by Mr. John Kersey in his incomparable treatise of algebra. Composed by Edward Cocker, late practitioner in the arts of writing, arithmetick, and engraving. Perused, corrected, and published by John Hawkins, writing-master at St. George's Church in Southwark.
Cocker, Edward 1631-1675.Date: 1729- E-books
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Practical arithmetick . In four books, I. Of whole numbers, weights, and measures. II. Fractions, vulgar and decimal. III. Mercantile arithmetick. IV. Extractions, progressions, logarithms, &c. extracted from the larger entire treatise, carried on by subscription, and adapted to the commerce of Ireland, as well as that of Great Britain. For the use of schools. By John Gough. Carefully revised, with many additions in the various rules, not in any former edition; By Robert Telfair, of the belfast academy. To which is added, an appendix of algebra, By William Atkinson, late teacher of mathematicks, and now corrected by his son, William Atkinson, mathematician in Belfast.
Gough, John 1721-1791.Date: 1793- E-books
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Gauging unmasked . Which shews all the necessary rules in vulgar and decimal arithmetic, with several contractions in both. The extraction of the square and cure roots: stereometry, or The whole art of gauging, by the pen and sliding-rule: with the forms and definitions: the method of keeping the stock-book for ale and x-waters: tables of cylinders and areas of circles and squares. The whole designed for the use and service of the revenue-officers, being calculated according to 217.6 the solid inches contained in the liquid gallon, now used in Ireland. By John Ballard, excise-officer. Printed and published by order of the Right Honourable and Honourable the Chief Commissioners and Governors of His Majesty's Revenue of Ireland.
Ballard, John excise officer.Date: 1783- E-books
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Arithmetic, both in the theory and practice, made plain and easy in all the common and useful rules, both in whole numbers and fractions, vulgar and decimal . Also interest simple and compound, and annuities, likewise extraction of the square and cube roots. Together with arithmetical and geometrical progression, and the combination and election, permutation, and composition of numbers and quantities. With the addition of several algeebrical questions. By John Hill, Gent. With a preface by H. Ditton, Gent.
Hill, John Gent.Date: 1760- E-books
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Cyclomathesis: or An easy introduction to the several branches of the mathematics . Being principally designed for the instruction of young students, before they enter upon the more abstruse and difficult parts thereof.
Emerson, William 1701-1782.Date: 1763