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Renaissance Maths

In Our Time

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Evolution of Algebra from India to Europe

Exploring the historical progression of algebra from its roots in ancient India, through the Arab world, to its establishment as a distinct mathematical field in Europe. The chapter showcases the emergence of variables like 'X' for problem-solving and the transmission of algebra to the west via Arabic merchants, ultimately incorporating geometric principles.

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