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Letter to Editor
February 20, 1833
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Z. critiques a recent solution to two math problems as arithmetical rather than algebraic, demands proper arithmetical solutions, affirms the second problem's solvability, and laments the deceased proposer's choice of numbers.
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Mr. Snowden:—Our learned friend has noticed the two Problems of the 16th inst. promptly, if not satisfactorily.
The Solution implied, however, was Arithmetical, not Algebraic.
An Arithmetical solution of the first question is therefore still required;—and also of the second, which second, any assertion to the contrary notwithstanding, I affirm to be determinate.
I concur in the wish, that the proposer of the second question had substituted 700 for the whole sum. This wish however, together with all the advantages attendant on ingenuity, are forever lost on the proposer, who has long since fled to the land of spirits.
Z.
Mr. Snowden:—Our learned friend has noticed the two Problems of the 16th inst. promptly, if not satisfactorily.
The Solution implied, however, was Arithmetical, not Algebraic.
An Arithmetical solution of the first question is therefore still required;—and also of the second, which second, any assertion to the contrary notwithstanding, I affirm to be determinate.
I concur in the wish, that the proposer of the second question had substituted 700 for the whole sum. This wish however, together with all the advantages attendant on ingenuity, are forever lost on the proposer, who has long since fled to the land of spirits.
Z.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Math Problems
Arithmetical Solution
Algebraic Solution
Determinate Problem
Proposer Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Z.
Mr. Snowden
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Z.
Recipient
Mr. Snowden
Main Argument
the provided solution to the two problems from the 16th was arithmetical, not algebraic, so an arithmetical solution is still needed for both; the second problem is determinate despite contrary assertions. concurs with the wish to substitute 700 for the sum in the second question, but the proposer has died.
Notable Details
Solution Implied Was Arithmetical, Not Algebraic
Second Question Is Determinate
Proposer Has Fled To The Land Of Spirits