Sunday, May 26, 2019

Diophantus’ Arithmatica

Diophantus, known as the Father of Algebra, lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the 3rd century A.D. Little else is known about his private life. He was the author of the first Greek text on the essential branch of mathematics we know as algebra.His book, Arithmatica, included thirteen books with numerical answers to algebraic questions. Using only positive rational numbers because zeros, negative numbers and irrational numbers were not available to him at the time Diophantus algebraically figure out linear and quadratic equations, in addition to simultaneous linear and quadratic equations. With awareness of essential theorems in the number theory, he also found algebraic solutions to questions such as finding the value of y so that some polynomial equations in y are either squares of numbers or their cubes.Arithmatica understand a total of one hundred and thirty mathematical problems for its readers. Apart from this important text on algebra, Diophantus has been credited with int roducing techniques for solving both determinate as well as indeterminate equations. He also developed the method of using symbols for words in algebra. Still, Arithmatica continues to be remembered as one of the most satisfying works of his life, for the simple reason that the sciences of modern times could not have progressed without the tool of algebra. As a matter of fact, algebra is an integral part of modern existence. both(prenominal) industry and our daily lives depend on this tool. As examples, algebraic formulas for calculating loan installments bank interest distance, speed, and time and volume, area and perimeter are as indispensable as the variables, relations and functions used in the analysis of activities that involve costs.So, whether we are dealing with the business of construction, managing expenses as consumers, or working on unseasoned innovations in chemistry labs, we know it is virtually impossible to do away with algebra thanks to Diophantus who first int roduced the importance of this mathematical tool to the world.

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