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  • Period: 1 CE to 501

    Egyptian Method

    The Egyptians had a method for solving equations known as the method of false position. This method is based on the idea of ​​finding an approximate solution to an equation through estimation and adjustment. (estimation: false position)
  • Period: 1 CE to 96

    In the century I d.c

    Heron invented a method of approximation for square roots that are not exact.
  • Period: 1 CE to 500

    2000 to 500 a.c:

    Algebra has its roots in the ancient civilizations of Babylon and Egypt, where arithmetic methods were used to solve problems related to agriculture and astronomy.
  • Period: 101 to 200

    In the century II d.c

    Nicomachus introduced Arithmetic Mathematics and set forth several rules for the proper use of numbers.
  • Period: 201 to 300

    In the century III d.c

    Diophantus is known as the father of algebra for his great works and achievements.
    His best-known work is Arithmetica where he introduces algebraic notation and problems.
  • Period: 601 to 698

    In the century VII d.c

    The Indians develop fundamental rules for handling positive and negative numbers.
  • Period: 801 to 900

    In the century IX d.c

    AL-JWARIZMI researched and wrote methods of calculation and algebraic procedures to solve equations and systems of equations
  • Period: 901 to 1000

    In the century X d.c

    Abul Wafa Al Bujzani introduced Europeans to Diophantus' arithmetic through his comments on Diophantus' works.
  • Period: 1101 to 1200

    In the century XII d.c

    OMAR KHAYAM Shows us how to express roots of cubic equations using segments obtained by intersection.
  • Period: 1202 to 1202

    In the year 1202

    Fibonacci published the work Liber Abaci which was the main source for all scholars of arithmetic and algebra.
  • Period: 1401 to 1500

    In the century XV

    Nicolas Chuquet introduced the use of negative numbers and a form of exponential notation to Europe.
  • Period: 1489 to 1489

    In the year 1489

    Johann Widmann invented the (+) and (-) signs
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    In the year 1637

    René Descartes merged algebra and geometry, giving birth to what is known as analytical geometry.
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    In the year 1750

    Mr. Gabriel Cramer creates Cramer's rule, which is a theorem of linear algebra that provides a solution to a linear system of equations.
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    In the year 1799

    Carl Friedrich publishes the proof that every polynomial equation has at least one root in the plane.
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    In the century XIX

    George Boole reduces logic to simple algebra and works with differential equations
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    In the year 2024

    Algebra remains fundamental in a variety of scientific and technological disciplines, with applications in programming, engineering, and more.