An Introduction to the History of Algebra Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance |
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| Author:
| Sesiano, Jacques |
| Translator:
| Pierrehumbert, Anna |
| Series title: | Mathematical World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8218-4473-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | American Mathematical Society
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $40.00USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods.
Offers a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. This book presents some significant steps in solving equations and, wherever applicable, to link these developments to the extension of the number system. It analyzes various examples of problems, with their typical solution methods.