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Geometry - Euclidean & Projective, Algebra, Geometry - General & Miscellaneous, Mathematics - Reference - Outlines, Trigonometry, History of Mathematics

The Analytic Art

by Francois Viete, T. Richard Witmer
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Overview

This historic work consists of several treatises that developed the first consistent, coherent, and systematic conception of algebraic equations. Originally published in 1591, it pioneered the notion of using symbols of one kind (vowels) for unknowns and of another kind (consonants) for known quantities.

Synopsis

This historic work consists of several treatises that developed the first consistent, coherent, and systematic conception of algebraic equations. Originally published in 1591, it pioneered the notion of using symbols of one kind (vowels) for unknowns and of another kind (consonants) for known quantities.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
464
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486453484

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