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The Present
Philip Chiu
In his mathematical papers, Newton applies his algorithm for the equation -rx+ +yy=0. He writes:
Example, [1st.] -rx+ +yy=0.
in y = -ry+ .
. Therefore
In modern day notation, Newton's formula involves partial derivatives with respect
to x and y. He multiplies ''each terme of y
eqat: by so many units as x hath dimensions in y
terme'' and ''divides it by x & multiply by y for a numerator.''
In other words, he takes f multiplies by x
and y and divides by x, ( , for
a numerator. Then he multiplies ''each terme of y
equation by soe many units as y hath dimensions in each terme & divide
it by -y for a denom:'' In modern mathematical English, he means,
take f multiply by y and its negative inverse,
( for a denominator. This of course results in
the equation =-y* .
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