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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.