JOURNAL ARTICLE

Right Triangles in Greek School Algebra.

  • Published In: Sciamvs: Sources & Commentaries in Exact Sciences, 2023, v. 23. P. 181 1 of 3

  • Database: Mathematics Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sesiano, Jacques 3 of 3

Abstract

There are in Greece two kinds of algebra: that of Diophantus' Arithmetica, using some symbolism and algebraic reckoning, and that used in school, based on the use of identities. Second-degree problems deal mainly with right triangles, as the subsequent examples, half of which come from the papyrus Gen. inv. 259, will illustrate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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  • Source:Sciamvs: Sources & Commentaries in Exact Sciences. 2023/01, Vol. 23, p181
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1345-4617
  • Accession Number:175812177
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