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The Young Mathematician's Guide, Being a Plain and Easy Introduction to the Mathematicks, in Five Parts: Viz, Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal, With ... of All Single Powers; Algebra, or Arithm - Softcover

John Ward

 
9780282442002: The Young Mathematician's Guide, Being a Plain and Easy Introduction to the Mathematicks, in Five Parts: Viz, Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal, With ... of All Single Powers; Algebra, or Arithm

Synopsis

This book provides a revolutionary method for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions. In an era when many relied on counting physical tokens or using an abacus to perform even the simplest mathematical operations, the author introduces new ways of performing these calculations that avoid the common pitfalls of the old methods. The innovative methods introduced in this book make calculations easier and more precise, helping to advance the field of mathematics and providing a foundation for future mathematical discoveries.

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