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Excerpt from The Theory of Equations: With an Introduction to the Theory of Binary Algebraic Forms
We shall be employed mainly with such algebraical func tions as are rational and integral. By a rational function of a quantity is meant one which contains that quantity in a rational form only; that is, a form free from fractional indices or radical signs. By an integral function of a quantity is meant one in which the quantity enters in an integral form only; that is, never in the denominator of a fraction. The following expres sion, for example, in which n is a positive integer, is a rational and integral algebraical function of a.
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We shall be employed mainly with such algebraical func tions as are rational and integral. By a rational function of a quantity is meant one which contains that quantity in a rational form only; that is, a form free from fractional indices or radical signs. By an integral function of a quantity is meant one in which the quantity enters in an integral form only; that is, never in the denominator of a fraction. The following expres sion, for example, in which n is a positive integer, is a rational and integral algebraical function of a.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Publisher - Forgotten Books
Author(s) - William Snow Burnside
Hardback
Published Date -
ISBN - 9780331019544
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
Page Count - 304
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