A New System of Mathematics: Containing Plane Geometry, General Investigation of Areas, Surfaces, and Solids, Greatest and Least Quantities, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Motion, Uniform, Accelerated, Pro - Hardcover

Name: A New System of Mathematics: Containing Plane Geometry, General Investigation of Areas, Surfaces, and Solids, Greatest and Least Quantities, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Motion, Uniform, Accelerated, Pro
Author: John Muller
ISBN: 9780265566329

John Muller

9780265566329: A New System of Mathematics: Containing Plane Geometry, General Investigation of Areas, Surfaces, and Solids, Greatest and Least Quantities, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Motion, Uniform, Accelerated, Pro

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ISBN 10: 0265566320 ISBN 13: 9780265566329

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Mastering mathematics for practical life is the goal of this classic guide.

This edition presents a compact, beginner-friendly path through plane geometry, areas, surfaces, and solids, followed by an accessible general investigation of arithmetic progressions. It also links arithmetic and geometry with a practical approach to problems in motion, projectiles, and measurement. The book emphasizes clear methods, fewer distractions, and foundations that everyday life and practical arts can reuse.

Readers will encounter concise explanations of algebra, together with rules for working with positive and negative quantities, along with the idea that many geometric results can be found through simple expressions. The text culminates in applications to real problems, including motion under gravity, projectiles, and the behavior of falling bodies, all framed to help beginners grasp the essentials without unnecessary complexity.

Foundational concepts in plane geometry and solid figures, tied to practical calculation
Connections between arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for solving real questions
Methods for analyzing motion, projectiles, and uniformly accelerated movement
Aimed at learners seeking usable, life-ready mathematical knowledge

Ideal for readers beginning their journey in mathematics, or anyone seeking a compact, applied reference for essential geometric and algebraic ideas.

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About the Author

John Muller is a librarian at the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. His first book, Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia, won the DC Public Library's 2013 DC Reads award. A former reporter for the Washington Times, Muller is a contributor to Capital Community News, Greater Greater Washington and other media.

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