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Leibniz and Newton: A Calculus Controversy
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Newton's First Annotation on Calculus
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Leibniz Begins Work on Calculus
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Newton Publishes his Book Principia
Massaschusetts Mathematics Standard:
PC.P.1 Use mathematical induction to prove theorems and verify summation formulas -
Newton Publishes Explanation of his Annotation for Calculus of Rate of Change
Massachusetts State Standard for Mathematics: PC.P.9 Relate the slope of a tangent line at a specific point on a curve to the instantaneous rate of change. Explain the significance of a horizontal tangent line. Apply these concepts to the solution of problems. -
L'Hôpital Publishes Opinion on Controversy
L'Hôpital gives the opinion that while Newton published his calculus first, the notation offered by Leibniz is superior to that of the English mathematician. -
Royal College Rules in Favor of Newton Inventing Calculus
Newton himself writes the final decision for the academic jury.
