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1650 BCE
quadratic equation (Berlin Papyrus)
Berlin Papyrus 6619 (19th dynasty) contains a quadratic equation and its solution. -
700 BCE
Baudhayana,
Baudhayana, author of the Baudhayana Sulba Sutra, a Vedic Sanskrit geometric text, contains quadratic equations, and calculates the square root of 2 correct to five decimal places. -
250
Diophantus (Greek)
He wrote a series of books called Arithmetica (solved algebraic equations) -
650
Brahmagupta (Indian)
During 7th century .He wrote the first clear description of the quadratic formula. -
820
Al Khwarizmi (Persian)
During the 8th and 9th century. He wrote mathematical books which established algebra as a discipline that is independent of geometry and arithmetic. -
1100
Omar Khayyam (persian)
During 11th century. He wrote “Treatise on demonstrations of problems “ -
1550
Girolamo Cardano( Italian)
During 16th century CE .His work was an important step towards modern algebra. -
Rene Descartes
During 17th century .He introduced modern algebraic notation -
Seki Kowa (Japanese)
During 17th century. Used matrices -
George Peacock
During 19th century .Founder of axiomatic thinking.
