A compendium of algebra : Containing plain and easie rules, for the speedy attaining to that art. Exemplified by various problems, with the solution of their æquations in numbers. By a new and general method of resolving all kind of æquations; with great ease and expedition, very different from all others yet extant. Applied to squaring the circle, making of sines, tangents, and logarithms with great facility. Also an appendix concerning compound-interest and annuities. The second edition corrected. By John Ward, teacher of the mathematicks, at the Globe in Fleet street near Fetter-lane end. Heretofore a general gauger in the revenue of excise.