Select exercises for young proficients in the mathematicks ... / By Thomas Simpson.

  • Simpson, Thomas, 1710-1761.
Date:
1752
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    The fecond Fart comprehends a Variety oj Geometrical Problems with their Solutions, both by Algebra and aljo independent of it, from Principles purely Geometrical. In this Part the Learner will find a large Field to exercife his Indujlry in : He will moreover have the Opportunity of comparing the two Methods of Solution together, and jrom thence cbferving, that fometimes the One has the Ad- v ant age y and fometimes the Others that, in fo?ne Cafes They both proceed upon the very fame Properties, and in others, upon quite .different Ones: And it may be further re- , marked from hence (which will be of fome Ufe to know) that, when Quantities are given in Magnitude only, the Algebraic Method generally claims the Preference, in Point of Eafc and Expedition, at leaf • whereas the Advantage is almoft always on the Side of the Geometrical Effedlion, when the P oft ions of Points and Lines, and the Quantities oj A?igles are given. Fhere is, however, one Particular, or Two, in this Party that may be thought to fiand in need of fome Apology. In the ftrfl Place, ike frequent Ufe of Sym¬ bols, common to the Algebraic Notation, may, perhaps, be look'd 'upon as repugnant to the Rigour